Oops...been a while...

But I have an excuse...I've been busy teaching!

26 days of school under our belts and what a ride it has been so far.  We have good days and bad, but we keep moving forward!  My class continues to amuze, amaze, and challenge me and I really do enjoy every minute of it!

I have seen so many "aha" light bulb moments go off and some steps backwards, but we are always moving along and trying our hardest.  This week starts the reading grouping and it should be interesting. 

I've implemented groups in the afternoon where I have one group leader...5 groups of 4 students.  I carefully chose my leaders because I know I can depend on these munchkins to help and support their friends if I can't get there quick enough.  Some of my leaders are overpowering and I hope they step it up and not "boss" or "bully" but lead by example.  Other leaders are shy, but are smart and just need a little self confidence boost.  I like the direction our afternoons are going and look forward to seeing how this week goes.

My mornings are going great.  Twelve eager kindergarteners who are in a routine and are thriving, growing, learning, and impressing me.  They love doing our listening, following instruction, reading comprehension part of the morning.  They love our sight word work, phonics groups, and handwriting!  These munchkins love LEARNING!  Our mornings flow, we are heading in a great direction, and now we are taking on the adventure of guided reading!  I know they are going to do great!