Last Week Fun!

The last week of school is always a blast! Everyday, the first grade has been popping a balloon to reveal a new surprise for the day! On Monday, the students made a bubble blowers that create really cool bubble snakes!

On Tuesday we went outside to create some art! The students took to the playground to watch the paint slide!

On Wednesday, the rain held off so we could enjoy a scavenger hunt and picnic outside!

On Thursday, I put the students to work as they cleaned the room! Of course this included shaving cream on desks again! They also built an amazingly tall tower!

Today (Friday) the students created a craft, watched a movie, and are enjoying a field day as I type! I feel so blessed to have been able to work with these students this past year. They are an amazing group of kids, and I can't wait to watch them grow. I pray daily that God will do great things in their life. Have a wonderful summer!

Graduation!!!

Monday and Tuesday this week were filled with last days of school activities for the kindergartners! We made memory pages, cleaned desks with shaving cream, field day games, and practiced for graduation! Tuesday night was the big night! The students did great with walking in,their verses, their skit, and of course throwing their hats! I hope all four of these students have a wonderful summer!!!

In first grade, we have been counting down to the end of the year with special activities everyday. Everyday, the students pop a balloon to reveal the activity of the day!

On Wednesday the students had a balloon day! They played different activities with balloons, made a balloon tower, and brought home balloons filled with kind words. 

 On Thursday, the students had a lemonade day! We made pink and yellow lemonade, and made a chart to show which was out favorite. Pink won! We then made big pitcher of the pink lemonade, and drank it outside while listening to a book.

Friday was Random Acts of Kindness Day. The students all drew and completed different kind activities, and managed to complete them all! As a reward they were able to play human bowling at the end of the day! They also made little surprises to hide around the school for people to find!

Next week is the last week of school! We're all excited to see what fun activities come up these next few days!

Shopping Day!

This was the last full week of school for Kindergarten! Their curriculum is complete, so their time was filled working on science, some supplement math activities, crafts, and work for graduation. They've also been working hard on a writing project that will be displayed at graduation. First grade also completed their phonics curriculum this week! This has allowed us to focus on the books that the students have started to make. I love seeing their stories come together!

In science, the students finished their animal unit by learning about amphibians and birds. Their "Amazing Animal" book is now complete! The students worked on a Mother's Day present the renaming days this week. I better keep it a secret though!

On Tuesday the students has an exciting day! First, they filled their "Good Work Jar", so they were able to have a reward. They didn't have to wear shoes in the classroom all day, and received a treasure from our prize box! Also on Tuesday was the High-school's Econ class fair. Different high-school groups worked together to create different shops for the students to shop at. Each student received $5 (fake money) and were able to choose how to spend it. Their choices included face painting, petting zoo, ice cream, or legos! It was a fun day for the whole school!

I can't believe that next week is the final few days for Kindergarten. I'm so excited for graduation on Tuesday. The student have been working hard to make it special night. I love seeing both grades work together to do something important to them. Have a great weekend, and happy Mother's Day!

Finishing Things Up!

This was a big week in our curriculum! First grade has finished their last Reader Book! We have been working on reading nonfiction about different animals. They also completed their last spelling test. With the extra time, we are excited to start writing our own books! Kindergarten has officially finished all their curriculum! While we may work on a bit of review still, a lot our time next week will be spent preparing for graduation. The students are so excited to show everyone their hard work on May 16th. 

This week, the students have continues to learn about different animals. We learned about mammals and fish this week. It's been exciting to learn fun facts about animals like a polar bear, elephant, gorilla, piranha, and octopus. God definitely made some fascinating animals! The students have been working on taking all that they have learned, and putting it into books. 

Another exciting thing this week was a retirement party on Friday for a well-loved teacher in this school. It was fun to celebrate her with cupcakes and memories. 

I hope everyone has a great weekend. It's hard to believe that Kindergarten only has 5 days left of school, and first grade has 15! Summer will come before we know it!