Since school is just around the corner, I am linking up with Throwback Thursday for Freebielicious, to share about my classroom set up from last year. I haven't been able to get back in my classroom yet, but for those of you already setting up, maybe this will give you a few ideas!
Saturday, August 16, 2014
1. Since Monday we had Meet the Teacher Night, I decided to start with some pictures of my classroom. If you follow my Facebook page, you have already had a sneak peak!
2. This is my first year ever starting the year with a critter in my room. One of our new teachers was able to get free caterpillars and eggs, so we are starting our nonfiction/life cycles integrated unit super soon.
3. How cute are these kiddos?! Loved having the first day of school frame!
4. When I was in school, we learned cursive in second grade. Our kiddos learn it in third grade. They are SUPER excited to get started and then after a while the interest fades! Do you have to teach cursive? Our ultimate goal is that they can sign their name, however, I still feel that teaching typing would be even a greater benefit with today's technology.
5. I had to close the blinds to because it was so sunny, but I LOVE our little banner. We did this last year for the first time. The kids complete, for homework, an all about me banner after the first day of school. I found this on TpT last year, so if it is yours, let me know and I will give you credit!! :)
Have you started school yet? If not, enjoy those last few days! Those that already started, I hope you are already having a great year!
I'm teaching third this fall, and I'll be dusting off my cursive alphabet which I haven't needed for the last 8 years of K, 1, and 2. Teaching handwriting is actually not even in our curriculum here any more, but I think it's a must-do. But you're right; keyboarding is now way more crucial.
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Thanks for stopping by Debbie! Good luck this year in third! I'd love to hear your ideas throughout the year.
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