...#FEELINGTHANKFUL...

Life is full of give and take.  Give thanks and take nothing forgranted.

Reflecting back on November and looking through pictures showed me how many great moments were in November.  I decided I wanted to share them with you.  I am forever thankful for the opportunities that are put in front of me on a day to day basis.

A boyfriend who knows how to spoil me and quit up with me 24/7.  Thanks dear, I love you. :)

Amazing sisters and brother-in-laws.  My sisters married two pretty great men!  Thanks guys, I love all of you! :)

My parents and grandparents.  Fun, lively, and willing to go Black Friday shopping last minute with me!  I love you!

Needless to say, I'm pretty blessed with the people in my life and I will never take them forgranted, because without them, I wouldn't be who I am today.

Thank you all for listening, and until next time...stay safe. <3

Lights, Camera, Action! - Field Trip Fun

Hey everyone!

Happy (almost) New Year!

I'm determined before the New Year begins to update you on what happened in November and December of 2015!  And my New Year's Resolution is to stay updated on my blog! :)  Make sure you keep me to my resolution!

Anyways...near the end of November, the 1st graders at Roosevelt had the opportunity to visit KIMT (tv) and KGLO (radio) stations!  They were so excited to finally go on a field trip!  Below is a quick tour of what happened while on the field trip! :)

On the bus! :)

Walking into the TV station!

Hanging out with Amy Fleming (the news reporter)!

My little guy on the blue weather wall! :)

Getting ready to leave KIMT!

In the KGLO radio room!

This radio DJ was on air so we couldn't talk to him! :)

On the way back to school with their new TAYLOR SWIFT t-shirts! :)

Overall, the field trip was a great success!  The kids had a blast but were exhausted when we returned back to school!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with their family and friends!

Thank you for listening, and until next time...stay safe. <3

October - Bees, Shapes, Ouch, and MORE!

Wow, time is flying and I can't believe I'm already on Christmas break.

I now feel like I can finally catch you up on what has been happening in my classroom the past three months!

So stick with me, I promise you, you're in a for a good time!

October 2015

In October, my month was filled with Halloween activities, fall activities, and did I forget..HARVEST TIME!  Busy time at school and even busier time at home but it was so much fun!

During this month, we focused alot on insects in Science.  We had a chance to explore bees and everything about them.  We even had a visitor come talk to us about his honeybee business!

For math during October, we also focused on 2d and 3d shapes as well as fractions!

Sorting 3D Foods!

Fraction Cookies  - Equal & Unequal Parts

Cutting Play Doh shapes into equal and unequal parts!

2d shapes -How many different ways can you build a hexagon?

For writing, we got even better at narrative writing than we were before and the "OUCH" activity was our favorite writing because we got a band aid if we did a good job! WOW! or should I say "OUCH!"

For Social Studies, we focused on Community Helpers and Fire Safety.  We had firefighters come talk to us and the kiddos LOVED it! They were FULL of questions! :)

Mason City firefighters talking to 1st grade!

Mason City fire chief talking to Roosevelt students!

For Health and Wellness, we celebrated Live Healthy Day and went on a walk outside! :)  The students loved this fresh breath of air and exploring around our school.

We also celebrated Halloween with a fun Halloween party!  We made snacks, ping pong ball jack-o-lanterns, and we also got to frost our own cookies! WOW! :)

Frosting cookies!

Parents came and brought an activity!

Ping Pong Jack o Lanterns!

Leaf Man treats!

October was full of fun and tons of projects as you can see! Sorry for the late post!

Thanks for listening and until next time, stay safe.