Kindergarten Today

Last Day

Got busy and forgot to post! Our last day was chaotic, but enjoyable. We had a blast at our holiday party and I was pleased to see ten of my parents attend.

Here is a glimpse of our last two projects. We also made paper chains until we were dizzy! lol Each child went home with a long chain to put on the tree.

Keepsake Books

I finally got around to taking a few sample photos of the keepsake books I compile for my students. I just use those inexpensive folders with the three prongs and clear protective sheets and clear photo pocket pages. I buy in bulk from Office Depot.

I make a simple cover sheet and at the end of the year I add a photo of each child.

The first photo in the pocket sheet is their "first day of class" photo. The first sample work page is the way they wrote the alphabet on the first day of school.

Each month I try to save at least one drawing or writing sample. I also take photos of field trips, visitors, parties, projects, friends, etc. and add them to the books.

At the end of the year we write a story that goes into the book. We collect autographs from everyone on one sheet of paper and I print a copy for each child. I take a group photo for each child. We write a "what I learned" page that usually includes some dictation and my writing. I include a poem and "good-bye" message on the last page.

I've seen some fancier books, but I just figure that ANYTHING we save from the year is more than some parents save. And for others it will just add to the scrapbooks their parents make. I think what parents really appreciate is the photos, since I see their child in an environment that they don't get to visit often.

Dear Santa,

I want presents and toys and books and a tree and bears. I want sand for my lizard. I like notebooks. And candy. I want some tape to stick things.  Love, H

Thank you for everything! I like gold stars and presents. I want a pillow pet, and a robot and then I can control him. I can push the button. And a big pool. And I hope you bring me the coolest robot costume ever. Love, W

I want brown and orange straps for bull riding at the rodeo. I want a brown and orange vest. And a cowboy hat- a black one. That’s it because I already have my boots. But I do need a long sleeved shirt- it has to be orange and brown. Love, A

I want a hair bow for my dog Roxie. I want a sled. And a play house for outside. I need blue mittens to keep my hands warm. Love, C

I would like a sleigh. We read about yours. I also want a phone that really works and a charger for it. I want a real bulldog. And a real reindeer to ride. And a horse, one that is only mine. Love, A

I want a bike- a Transformer one. And a dinosaur race track. I want a little water gun to shoot people. I think that’s all. Love, D

I want a sleigh like yours. And a doll house. I want a picnic table- a big one. And a little bear. I love you! I have been real good. Love, A

I want a Hannah Montana camera and a swimming Barbie doll. I also want a Hannah Montana t-shirt. And a new choo-choo train with tracks. Some twisty things that change from green to pink. And a picture frame. I have been good. Love, K

I want a whoopsie baby so I can change her diaper. I want a machine you put money in to get candy. I want a little teddy bear for bedtime. And some stickers with a calendar and with those days of the week. And some clothes for my bear. Hi to you! Love, J

I want a fake four-wheeler for my Barbie house. And some more Barbie clothes. I want some more shoes for my Barbie. I want some pop-up books. I am a good girl. I want some party streamers for my room. Love, E

I want a blue bike. And some baby dolls I can take care of. I’d like a pink school bag. I have been a good girl. Love, H

I want a pink jeep- the one at Toys-R-Us. I want a real snow dog. I like that Barbie thing with the elevator and you pull the string and it goes up and down. I want internet to play games. I have been very good. Love, B

I want a game. I want a Hannah Montana CD player. I would like a Dora shirt. I have been good. I bet it is cold at the North Pole! Love, L

I want a robot and a blue shirt. I want new tennis shoes. I have been good.

I want a Barbie doll and car. I really want a bouncy house. And a dress and a game. And I want my sister to have a swing set. And a baby doll for her. Love, D

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Tree Center

I do this every year. Most children this age don't get to participate in tree decorating as much as they'd like. Some just get to "look, not touch" at home. So I set up a little tree and decorations and let them spend two weeks doing whatever they want with it. Monday the boys took all the rubber snakes from science center and made a snake tree!! Probably Santa's favorite!