Decorating for Thanksgiving

The students made a doorknob decoration for Thanksgiving and then pointed out that our room looked like it needed some holiday spirit.

Teddy Bear Subtraction

The students used the teddy bears in our room as a manipulative to figure out how to subtract. They did such an amazing job!

Dice Addition

Learning math can be so much fun! With a partner, the students were to each roll the dice and then create a number sentence. It was a learning experience for everyone!

Above you can see the student is counting the dots on the dice so she can create her number sentence. 

The students above asked me if it mattered what number you put first in our number sentence. Instead of telling them the answer, I simply said I wasn't sure and maybe they should try it to see what happens. It was amazing to see the smiles on their faces when they realized it didn't matter. Such a fun learning moment!

Bringing science into the classroom

        Yes, above you do see a snake skin. Since moving to the desert, I have been absolutely terrified of the creatures that live here. I woke up one morning to a dreary day as it looked as if it might rain. I let the dog out to use the bathroom and looked down to find the snake skin. I immediately panicked and made my husband come out to see it! I left for work with every intention of collecting the snake skin later that evening to bring into the classroom for the kids to see.
       I got home that evening to find that the rain had ruined it. I should've just gathered the snake skin right away but lets face it, I was freaked out! After all, it rarely rains in the desert so I thought I was safe.
        We did talk about the snake skin and I showed the picture to my students. Some thought it was amazing and others did not. Of course, there were a million questions! I just love teachable moments.

What should Mrs. Brown be for Halloween?

This was hilarious! I let them use their imaginations and choose what I should be for Halloween. I only posted four of them, but they were all worth sharing.

witch

witch

chicken

star

Red Ribbon Week Door Contest

If you mustache, room 4 is drug free!

It was a little windy when we tried to take the picture, so you'll see I have a wonderful student helping me out!

Red Ribbon Week

        This week was devoted to learning about how to be drug free! We read a pledge about being drug free and then the students had to think about whether they wanted to lead a drug free life or not. One student said it was silly to give them time to think, of course they all wanted to be drug free! They then signed their names and then drew a picture of themselves living a drug free life. The drawing of themselves were adorable!

Letters and Math

        Learning can happen in more than one subject at the same time. I love taking one activity and finding as many ways as possible to learn from it. Below, you will see what appears to be two pictures of trains. To the kids of room 4, it was so much more!
        First, we had to choose what color of construction paper we wanted for our background and then cut the construction paper in half. Then, we had to cut apart the parts of our train. If we wanted to use the parts, we had to be able to tell Mrs. Brown what shape it was. Finally, we had to tell Mrs. Brown what the parts of the train were that we built and what letter each part started with. For example, the window starts with letter w.
        Learning can be so much fun even with the simplest tasks!

  

All about Tt

A couple of weeks ago we learned about the letter Tt. I decided to dress up in almost anything and everything that started with the letter Tt.

• tiara
• tie
• tights
• tutu
• tennis shoe

Beat the Teacher

        It's not easy when you are 5 to sit quietly all day. When the class tends to get a little chatty, we play a game. I will say, "In 3-2-1 I will have my bubble". The students will then reply, "3-2-1" and then have a bubble in their mouths. If they successfully do it, they get the point and if they do not, I get the point. 
        At the end of the day, if the students win, they will get to draw from the paper bag. The bag consists of all different kinds of rewards such as a brain break dance video. The kids absolutely love to try and beat the teacher.

Brain Break!

Everyone needs a break every now and again! We take active brain breaks by dancing ninja style!

Field Trip to the Library

The students loved touring the local library. They even got to hear one of their favorite stories!