Red Bird and Math Journals Introduction

Red Bird was MUCH easier than Brown Bear yesterday!  We actually got through the entire class today!  We have a few kids that haven't used scissors before. . .

. . . or glue bottles apparently. :)

Some people have asked where I get my Brown Bear booklet from. If you are interested it's available over at my TpT store: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Brown-Bear-Student-Booklet-653982


We also did our first day in our math journals.  If you don't use these you are really missing out.  There are a million math journals out there and this is my FAVORITE!  These are by Deedee Wills over at Mrs. Wills Kindergarten.   We started out with her Daily Math Journals for August and September which you can find by clicking this link. The only change that I have make is that I type them out on labels for the students to peel and stick in their composition books.  This week (and probably next week) I will really be training them on how to go to the next page in their book and to work quickly and quietly so they can eventually get to their math stations.  Here are a few pictures from today's entry:

It took A LOT longer than expected but isn't that always the case the first couple weeks of school?!? :)  Hopefully we will get this down so it only takes about 10-15 minutes.

Happy Thursday! The weekend is almost here and man am I ready!!!

Christina :)

Day 2 - Brown Bear and a FREEBIE

 Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you see?  The first page of our student booklet is complete. 

Needless to say we are DEFINITELY going to need to work on our cutting skills - Oy!

 

We also did our first day of TV Teacher and as cheesy as I think it is - the kids LOVE it!  We just worked on various strokes today.  Tomorrow it's shapes.

I had a few people asking about my behavior calendar that I use with my clip chart so here is a FREEBIE for you:

Happy Hump Day!

Christina Mauro :)

First Day - SUCCESS!

I greeted my million 27 students this morning and we honestly had a fabulous day!  No really it was a great day. Here is a quick picture of what we had done for Open House that I forgot to show:

We made one big display for two of the Kindergarten classes and had our kernels popping out towards our doors.  Right now the kernels have the student's names, but they will have their picture added for Back to School Night next week. OMG next week - so much to do!

We had a full day of art, and PE today so it was a bit crazy.  We managed to watch Officer Buckle and Gloria on the SMARTBoard and the kids just loved this bit of technology.

I'm trying Whole Brain Teaching which so far I ABSOLUTELY LOVE! I didn't have to repeat be quiet, stop talking, etc all day long.  We went over the "Class, Yes" and "Teach, Ok."  The kids responded so well.  I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.  I can say truthfully that as far as first day went - I am physically tired (my feet and back are killing me) but not emotionally for the first time, well EVER.  I'm not sure if it's the Whole Brain Teaching or what.  I don't really care what the reason because it's awesome. :)

The only "real activity" we did today was reading The Kissing Hand and making our little craft for the parents.  We did this whole group and used glue bottles!  It actually wasn't that bad. 

Tomorrow we start our Brown Bear booklets - cutting, gluing, and LOTS of following directions - Oh My!  Stay tuned for some GREAT pictures!

As I said I'm doing Whole Brain but our Kindergarten team is using clip charts for behavior this year.  So at the end of the day we colored in our daily folders and we sent them on their way.  Only had one kid get on the wrong bus - and it was the bus drivers fault. :)

Hope everyone had a great Tuesday!

Christina Mauro

How 'Bout Them Apples and another Giveaway

Apples, Apples Apples!  We used to do a HUGE unit on Apples in Kindergarten but the county has changed it to Pumpkins.  So I created this product to align with our other standards (math, language arts etc) so we can still have some Apple Fun in Kindergarten! :)

Here a sneak peek at what's included:

I also have reached 500 Followers on TpT so I'm having a giveaway on our facebook page. It's a Pin it to Win it! :)  Just pin a product of mine that you'd like to win and enter for a chance to get it for free! :)

Tomorrow is our first day of school! :)  If I'm not completely exhausted tomorrow I'll share about our first day!

Happy Labor Day,
Christina Mauro

Take a BITE out of RHYME and Winners Announced

One of the key skills that we teach in Kindergarten is rhyming.  I wanted to make some fun activities that I could use with my students and put in a literacy station or use in small group for intervention.

So I give you:

 

There are 6 DELICIOUS rhyming activities/stations that all have the theme of FOOD!

This product is 50% off for Monday ONLY and the TpT back to school sale is still going on so it's another super steal deal l!!! :)

 And now for the WINNERS of the Growing Giveaway!!!
 
Thank you so much to everyone that donated and entered in my 400 Follower Giveaway!  I hope that you found some great new stores to follow! 

The winners are down below for each prize package.  You will get an email from me this evening. :)

Math Product Winner: Andrea Lee

Science/Social Studies Winner: Rachel

Language Arts Winner: Lori Raines

Back to School Winner: Lori Raines (again)

Congrats to you all!!! :)

Thanks again everyone,
Christina Mauro

Growing Giveaway Day 4 - Back to School Products

Today is the last day of my Growing Giveaway!  I hope you have entered to win all the great products this week that have been donated by some very generous teachers.  If not go do it now - all the rafflecopters stop tonight at midnight! (she said in her nicest teacher voice)

So today we have our Back To School products!  I know that some of you have already started back at school but these are still wonderful products that you don't want to miss out on!

Today ALL my TpT products are on sale and they are extra off because of the TpT Back to School Sale! 28% You can't beat that! Remember to use the Promo Code BTS13

I have a brand new product that I made with my dear friend Erin Waters from The Watering Hole. She is an incredible first grade teacher at my school.  Erin has a brand new blog, and just started her TpT store.  You seriously need to go check out her clipart and products - SO CUTE!!!

Erin and I collaborated and made a No, David product with Math and Literacy Activities!

The best part - since all my products at 50% off the first 24 hours and the TpT sale is going on you can get this product for a CRAZY deal!!!  Hurry though it won't last long!!! :)

Thank you so much to those that have stopped by this week.  I hope that you have found some great new teachers to follow on TpT and Facebook. 

I want to thank all the teachers that generously donated to help out with this giveaway! 

Winners will be announced tomorrow!

Good Luck,

Christina Mauro

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Growing Giveaway Day 3 - Language Arts

Who doesn't love free stuff?!?  Well today we have the Language Arts Giveaway!!!

All of my Language Arts products are 20% off at my TpT store - even the Bundles!

I also JUST finished my Mark My Word product and it's 50% off today only!!!

Come back tomorrow for the last day - it's going to be EPIC!!! :)

Good Luck,

Christina Mauro

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