Okay now that I’ve broken way too many blog rules and bored you with too much text, let’s break this up with some pictures shall we?
I’ve been dying to do this for a year now. I first saw it from Amy Lemons from Step into Second Grade. The student-made alphabet! We had such a fun time drawing pictures and coming up with words for each letter. Now they are hung all around my room and the kids are so happy to see their work. If you like my Striped Alphabet Template you can grab it here {I also have a matching smaller set for word walls}.
{Note to self: have students write the words in marker}
And I just wanted to #keepitreal here with this picture. Not every day is perfect. Sometimes we cut our hair off…
Happy Sunday!
Miss Kindergarten says
Love your recap! You sound like you're loving first grade! And it's not a fun day unless someone cuts their hair 😉
Joyce Lansky says
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Katie Knight says
The eye spy jar works like a charm every time!!!!
Love,
Katie
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Mary says
Love this blog!
Robin says
Thank you so much for sharing. In over 20 years of teaching, I’ve never taught 1st grade. This year I get to try it out. Your blog and all the resources you listed are helping me feel a little more secure about what to expect and what to do. THANK YOU!!! I hope my week goes as well 🙂 This was a few years ago. Are you still teaching 1st?
Jen says
Thank you! No I’ll be teaching 6th grade this year! Wish me luck!
Robin says
Good luck! 6th grade is fun too. They are independent and get humor 😜.
Jenna says
Okay so this will be me in a matter of days!!! I have taught second grade for nearly ten years and now I am moving to first grade in a new school! I’m very excited but also a bit nervous! Do you have any tips or advice for another ex-second grade teacher???
Thanks,
Jenna
Jen says
Good luck! Here’s another post with some 1st grade tips!
http://sparklinginsecondgrade.com/first-grade-teacher-tips/
Paula Nelson says
Tell us about your cute outfit. You look like you have awesome style. Have a great year!!