Day 9: Trixie didn't think it was fair that it was snowing outside but not in the classroom so she decided to add a little white salt to our classroom. She made a snow angel to show the kids she can have fun too!
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Day 8: Fishin'
Day 8: Trixie had no luck fishing in the classroom sink...I think next time she should look for real gold fish. ;)
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Bad Case of Stripes
Another activity we completed towards the beginning of the year to teach the students about cause and effect went along with the story "The Bad Case of Stripes". We read the book first then discussed all the different ways the author displayed cause and effect. The students then wrote their summarized version of the story including examples of cause and effect.
Elmer and Wilbur
We created our own page for the Elmer and Wilbur story. I first read Elmer and Wilbur to the students to introduce them to the creative backgrounds found in the book. I told the students to look for unusual plants and trees, the use of color, and size of the objects. After we read the story, the students used oil pastels to create a pattern for Elmer and Wilbur. Then they used water colors to create a fun background for Elmer and Wilbur to be placed in.
Amelia Bedelia: Cause and Effect
Two weeks ago in our reading textbook we were talking about cause and effect. We read a few books about Amelia Bedelia to show how she was always told to do something but misunderstood what was being told to her. These books had amazing examples to help students learn about cause and effect. At the end of the week, we put on a play for the kindergarten class along with the other second grade class. Each student had their own piece to participate in the play. We ended up having to have two groups being their wasn't enough parts for just one play. The students enjoyed acting their characters out and performing in front of others.
Here are a few pictures I took while they were performing:
Here are a few pictures I took while they were performing:
Day 7: Peek-A-Boo!
Day 7: The kiddos found Trixie hiding in our library basket. Trixie forgot to hide her arms and legs from the kids. ;)
Day 6: Sleepy Little Elf
Day 6: Trixie was a little sleepy from the weekend off from school. The students found Trixie still tucked into bed.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Day 4: Pencil Helper
Day 4: Trixie left the students clues found on the classroom board this morning. The clues were printed on construction paper that was shaped into a pencil. It also had words that describes a pencil typed on the paper. The students ended up finding Trixie sharpening the extra pencils. She helped out pencil sharpener helper out last night. ;) Trixie even left us a little note written with pencils.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Day 3: Naughty or Nice
Day 3: Have you been Naughty or Nice
Trixie the Elf thought she was funny by moving the behavior clips to Parent Contact. Trixie wrote the students a little note telling them to be on their best behavior so they can make their way back up the chart. If they make it to the top at the end of the day, they will get a treat from Trixie.
Trixie the Elf thought she was funny by moving the behavior clips to Parent Contact. Trixie wrote the students a little note telling them to be on their best behavior so they can make their way back up the chart. If they make it to the top at the end of the day, they will get a treat from Trixie.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Day 2: Decorate the Tree
Day 2: Trixie had a little fun in our classroom during the night. This morning when the students walked into the classroom, they found two notes for Trixie. The students spotted Trixie in the classroom tree. Our classroom tree was semi-decorated with ornaments and toilet paper. The note told the students about her adventure last night. Trixie asked the students to decorate the tree in their spare time. The students enjoyed finishing the job Trixie had started.
Day 1: Elf in the Classroom
Day 1: The students were introduced to Elf on the Shelf. I read the book "Elf on the Shelf" and discussed classroom rules that go along with our elf. We ended up voting on a name for our Elf right after we read the book and talked about the rules. We decided to call our Elf Trixie! During the day, Trixie watched the students learn.
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