Busy Week!

     We had a wonderfully busy week last week.  My busyness carried over into my weekend and therefore I ran out of time to send out a blog! I just wanted to catch you up on the latest activities we are doing in room 60!
     Last week we started our writing workshop.  This is a time when I read a specific book or poem with a theme that gives the kids ideas for writing.  I read a few poems last week with the theme of "Things I can do." We brainstormed all kinds of ideas, I modeled my own writing and then I sent them on their way to write!  At this point, I am encouraging the kids to start with a picture and label what they draw.  Some kids are ready to write whole words and others are putting initial letters next to their pictures.  Either way I am SO proud of their effort and growing confidence!
     Friday was extra exciting as we got to go on a special tour of the kitchen.  The kids were so interested in the "behind the scenes" of our school kitchen.  Mrs. Blanchard did such a great job with the tour.  I think the highlights were the freezer and special treats the kids received at the end of the tour!
     We also got to see our 2nd grade reading buddies on Friday afternoon.  It is such a great way to end the week.  I love how excited Ms. West's 2nd graders are when we arrive.  Last week the kids got to listen and read books from the 2nd grader's laptops.
     Enjoy the pictures!