What an incredible, fun day we had! We played, built things, ate snacks, played on the playground with the other 3s classes, read books ("How Do Dinosaurs Go To School?" & "The Kissing Hand") and painted...
I really can't say enough great things about this class! One thing I had been really nervous about was getting these sweet little ones to walk in a line, safely... Katie suggested that everyone hold their own hands and blow bubbles as they walk. What a great idea!! Our class did such a great job walking down the hallway that we were complimented by every teacher that saw us - including Mrs. Thurman (the head of school)!! I was filled with pride :)
The kids learned that when I say "Stop, look and listen" they stop what they are doing, turn and look at me and listen to what I'm going to say. Usually, I would say "Give me five!" and everyone learned to raise their hand so I can come by and give them a "High-five" before they lined up.
Another phrase a few kids learned to use was "STOP! I don't like that!" This is a great phrase to use when someone is doing something that they don't like. It works in several different ways - 1) The child no longer feel like the victim (2) the offending child almost always stops at least for a second (3) it signals a teacher that help is needed.
Mrs. McCay and I will be helping your child "use his or her words" and help solve problems independently.
Here's to a great start of a new year!!!! :D
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