Science Anchor Charts (Qualitative vs Quantitative observations; Variables)

Classroom Set Up 2013-2014

I am just a few things shy of being open for business!! Thanks to my hubby for helping me with the tall stuff :)

My "Tweet" classroom!

Classroom Goodies....misc

CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT
THESE SIGNALS!!

First ImagineIt Story Comprehension Station

Small Group First Weeks

Back to School Time!

Well, it's that time of year again when the world seems bright, there is a glimmer in every teacher's eye, and parents cannot wait to send their little ones to school! Ha!

But seriously, I am anxiously awaiting my first year at a new school. I have been in and out of my new building several times over the last few weeks and I still have TONS to get done. I know I am not the only one feeling excited, so I thought I would blog some plans I have used in the past to foster teambuilding and classroom mangement during the first week of school:

Whole Group Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters RESPONSIBILITY

Mr. Peabody’s Apples CONSEQUENCES

Whole Group Miss Rumphius SETTING GOALS

Whole Group Thank You, Mr. Faulkner BULLYING Watch streamline video

Whole Group Brave Irene GRAPHIC ORGANIZER Watch streamline of Brave Irene

  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WELCOME BAGS FOR STUDENTS

 

Book: Reading classic novels helps build your vocabulary and makes you smart beyond your years!

Medal: You are all winners in my book! Let’s work together as a team this year!

Silly Straw: There’s always a time and a place to be silly---we will have a lot of fun this year!

Sunglasses: “Your future is so bright, you’ve gotta wear shades!”

Lifesavers: I am your support in and out of the classroom and so are the other adults in the building and your classmates. Never feel weird to ask for help!

Hugs:    If your feelings were hurt, you had a bad day, not feeling so well…remember there is always a hug waiting for you!

Whistle: You have worked so hard to get to the end of elementary school—don’t “blow it” now! Keep your behavior and attitude in check and this will be your best year yet!

                                                            Love,

Mrs. Penna J

 

Currently: August

It's been forever since I have posted a "Currently" from an awesome blogging Guru, Farley

New Classroom 2013-2014

View from Windows BEFORE

Back bulletin board space BEFORE

Here are the before and after pics of what I have done so far in my NEW school classroom! I am still in the process of moving into my new school and getting all of the excess furniture out of the way, but this is what I did the first day I was able: