Getting ready, getting ready, getting ready...

I love this book. It's a great story. The kids love to hear it. But, seriously, fellow Kindergarten teachers, don't you feel this way right about now? Don't you feel that you're in the same frenzy as "Miss Bindergarten"?

Close and Careful Reading--Kindergarten Style

When coming up with center ideas, I try to make it as varied as possible. I collected flyers and pamphlets from my vacation this year. I plan to use them in a center. I will start it out simply, example: find all the "m" words, copy them in your word journal. It cost no money, I just collected them along my way and added them to my magazine collection. I think it will keep the children's interest. Always looking for something new.

"The Crayon Box That Talked"

"The Crayon Box That Talked" is a great book about differences and diversity. I love to read it at the start of the school year then reread it throughout the school year. This year I am starting it as my theme, welcoming all the new "crayons" to our colorful, friendly pack.

Crayon Wreath

Got this idea from Pinterest. It was easy to make. I was able to get almost all I wanted to use from the dollar store. Here's how I started:

Here's the finished product:

Starting to get ready----It's a slow process!!!

Dollar store hunting, got some good finds!

Once in a blue moon

They say teachers can always tell when there is a full moon. Well, last night's full moon was a blue moon, called this because it is rare to have 2 full moons in one month or four in a season. It was a beautiful sight!

Books Galore!

At this time of the year, I start thinking school wherever I may be .Couldn't wait to show this to our school Librarian!