tired.....

I haven't blogged in about 20 days... that makes me super sad.. but I have been super busy - school started on the 17th! Since about the 8th of August I have been in my room or in in-services for school. I finally met all 28 of my kiddos on the 17th and love them! They are so super cute but I always forget when they come into first grade how young they are and what they are capable of doing! It takes me a moment to remember to go S.L.O.W!!!

I have one little boy from Sweden. He speaks NO (very little - try lunch count in the morning...it's fun!)  English; but has a smile on his face and is adjusting well with the other kiddos - he loves high fives!  I have a little girl who has been in Hong Kong for the past three years. She speaks and understands English but it's a little rusty in a few places... and finally - I haven't had air conditioning since we started school. Therefore, it's been super-duper hot in the words of my first graders.

We have already completed one round of MAP Assessments and tomorrow starts my DRA Testing. This weekend I promise pictures, hopefully some freebies and some good laughs! :)


Hope everyone's school year is off to a great start!


Happy Reading! Amy C!

Phonics... EWWWWW!

So today I had the awesome privilege to attend the Phonics Dance workshop with Ginny Dowd. If you ever get a chance to go - GO!

I have had a very hectic evening - head over to Sweet Expectations to see why- in short - I am worn out and have so many thoughts and ideas to write about  it. I am going to gather my thoughts and post about it either tomorrow or Friday! Stay tuned!!

Have you gone to "The Phonics Dance!?"

Happy Reading! Amy C!

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Happy Reading! Amy C!

Routine

I L.O.V.E. a ROUTINE! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!Okay - now that is out of my system....

To help my youngsters in the morning and afternoon I made routine signs! I saw someone else make these but I am not sure who it was.. if it was you - PLEASE LET ME KNOW! I owe you the credit! I used different fonts and wording!

I love how they turned out.. what do you think?

Routine

Now... here is what I need help with. I bought all my fun fonts - but I don't know if I bought the ones where I am allowed to sell stuff which is fine - am I allowed to share these things with others as long as I am not making a profit off them?

If you would like a copy just email me at amycoates@me.com


Happy Reading! Amy C!