A Splash of Color

March: everything is green!! FINALLY!! To me-green means new beginnings; to my Kiddos-green means "Go Faster!!!" (from our transportation theme).
March flew by way to fast but hey, it's getting closer to the end of the school year and we all know what that means-SUMMER!!
During March we celebrated St. Patrick's Day by wearing green and eating green food plus drinking green juice. I was excited to see my Kiddos eat the "green leprechan bread" aka a green (basil and herb tortilla) quesadilla. I encourage my Kiddos to try new things and this was a great opportunity to try something new. And yes, I cooked their lunch in our classroom with my handy griddle. When I cook in our classroom, they say it's their restaurant. The next day we celebrated a birthday and a new season-SPRING!! And yes, for lunch-we tried something new again. We had Russian Rye bread with our main sandwich ingredients-organic peanut butter (so thankful for no peanut allergies) and grape jam. Let's just say that was an experience we will not try again. Russian Rye bread has a strong after-taste that we did not like at all. Along with our "Spring Celebration" meal we had green apple slices, whole grain goldfish crackers and a whole grain whole wheat crackers with cheese. Our drink was unique and had a taste we haven't tasted before. One of the Kiddos brought his favorite juice boxes.
OHHHH-I finally had one of my teacher wishes come true. I am a proud teacher of a deployed soldier's son. I admire soldiers very much and to be honored to be their child's teacher is amazing to me. When I first met the new student, it was like an instant connection and that was before I knew of his father's heroic position. I love hearing stories about what he told his father the night before when they "skyped" and got to see/hear one another. My new Kiddo asked if he could get a picture of me and him so he could send it to his dad to show his dad his new teacher. I was like of course!! I love it!!
Next month is going to be very busy. We start the month with a fun water day then a spring break then diving in learning about Spring, Recycling, and Easter. We love to stay busy as long as our work is fun!
Ms. Mary

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Recently asked a Kiddo to wash her hands after snack and she came back to my classroom with her hair dripping wet. She said "my hair has got dirt in it so it's dirty so I had to wash it." I laughed! She washed her hair again after lunch that day and the next day attempted to wash it 2 more times. She said she loves for her hair to be clean and she likes it to smell good. We have a funny time in our class. Oh to have moments like these on video...

November, December, January, February...

It has been almost 4 months since I have posted anything. These past few months have flown by and seemed like a rollarcoaster ride with constant good and not so good times. As a new teacher, I have learned many many many new things. My Kiddos have constantly kept me going when I thought I could not. It is amazing how they pick up on the things you try to keep to yourself and they open discussion about it. I would be down about something and one of the Kiddos would say something or do something that will push that problem out of my mind. I have tried to do that for them in return. I guess that is how my Kiddos and I have bonded this year; I have encouraged them confront their fears and difficulties as they have encouraged me.

I thought I would share some things about my Kiddos that I have seen so far this year.

AB: My constant talker and giver of artwork & multiple hugs
LB: My red haired, anti-nap Kiddo
DC: My little guy who is not selfish with his love and hugs
HF: My intellectual one who loves to converse about any and everything
BG: My other little guy who is not selfish with his love, hugs, and smiles
EM: My quiet one who knows the right time to give hugs
AP: My international traveler who I can not wait to see in March; I miss you
GW: My other constant talker who makes life full of giggles and hugs

I am blessed with these Kiddos. Their parents are also amazing! Thru the good and bad, I would not change anything about this school year; I could not imagine another group of Kiddos to have. I love these Kiddos much!!

As for my first group of Kiddos (last spring/summer)- I would not replace them either. The first group of Kiddos prepared me for this year's Kiddos. I love those Kiddos much too!!

Thank you my Heavenly Father for having this opportunity to share about Your love in everything I have said/done for each of my Kiddos. You are the only way I can go thru each day with a smile and a song. I do not want to fail to give You all the glory for everything You have done and will do for me. I am humbled to be Your servant.

Ms. Mary




The most requested song the Kiddos love to hear, the "na na na song"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5CF9OJRKkA