Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom has taken over our room! The students LOVED reading this favorite with me. I created this Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Tree for a Word Work activity.  I used thick cardboard cores, painted it with magnetic primer, spray painted it brown, put an umbrella on top, and glued on some fleece leafs.  The students LOVE sitting under it to read, or using the magnetic letters to build words on the trunk.

Hats, hats, wonderful hats!  After reading the story students made their Chicka Chicka Boom Boom hats.  I had the patterns pre-traced.  Students had to cut them out and stamp their names on each of the leafs.

 

ENJOY!

Just A Quick Note

Like so many others, I have switched grades this year.  I am now back to being a Kindergarten Teacher!!  YAAAAY... but I do miss First Grade too!  This blog will remain First Grade Exploration, because it is just easier. But, I will be posting my Kindergarten ideas... as I continue to get settled in. :)

Book Study

Hello All,

Our wonderful Kindergarten Teacher, Amanda at Love, Laugh, and Learn, and I are looking at doing a Book Study with our Parents this year... optional of course.  I have been looking for books that would be great for both Parents and Teachers. I was looking at the Love and Logic books for starters, something that would benefit the classroom and home life.  Any other suggestions??  I would love to hear your input!  Thanks much!!

THANK YOU Amanda at Love, Laugh, and Learn for nominating me for this award... even though I have neglected my blog for quite some time!  Haha. Darn summer, distracting me!

Here are the rules....

1. Thank the blogger who nominated you.

2. Include a link to their site.

3. Include the award image in your post.

4. Give 7 random facts about yourself

5. Nominate other bloggers for the award.

6. When nominating, include a link to their site.

7. Let other bloggers know they've been nominated.

And the rules....

1. Follow the person that gave you the award.

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Seven Random Facts About Me:

1.  I love all seasons.  That's the great thing about Wisconsin.  Although, this heat we are having is insane. But, I enjoy wakeboarding, snowboard, and everything in between.

2. My perfect summer night is sitting around a bonfire with friends/family.

3.   My favorite color is green.

4. I am afraid of wasps... go figure my classroom was infested with them last year. ICK

5.  I used to row on our college rowing team.

6. I have a boot obsession.  One (of many) amazing things about fall... the clothing!! Skinny jeans and boots <3   

7.  Ready for this one??  I HATE picking grapes off of the vine. I dunno, the way my hands feel after doing it grosses me out.    

Now, for my nominations:

Technology Rocks. Seriously 

Funky First Grade Fun

First Grade Blue Skies

Erica Bohrer's First Grade

Obsession Confession Linky Party

**I'm way behind on this one, and too late to add it in (summer has really gotten away from me, YIKES)... but I still wanted to share.  

Living A Wonderful life is having a fun Linky Party about teachers obsessions. Check them out, I can relate to way too many!!

 Here are my obsession confessions:

1) Keurig/Magic Bullet

AHH-MMAZING! During Fall/Winter/Spring my Keurig makes me smile in the morning.  LOVE sitting on my couch in the morning with a hot single serve cup of coffee. Mmmm.  The, there is summer.  Nothing better than a morning smoothie from the Magic Bullet, that thing rocks.

2) Fitness Magazine

I used to purchase this every month but finally caved in and ordered a subscription... much cheaper.  Here's the weird part... I have to read it from back to front.  I don't know why but just do.

3) Scholastic Book Orders

OMMGGG do I love buying new books!!  I see a new book and HAVE to have it.  Haha. It's like Christmas when you get that cute white box at school!  My best friends daughter comes over just to "check out books" from me. 

4) SPORTS, SPORTS, SPORTS

I am from Green Bay... and I think it is a law that you must LOVE the Packers.  If I am not heading to the game you can still find me in the parking lot tailgating!  There is no feeling like Packer game day, it truly bring our small town together.  But, I also have to give some love for my Badgers and Brewers.  I love them all.  Can't wait for the Olympics, let's go U-S-A!!!

Our Mother's Day Gifts

 Take a peek at our wonderful Mother's Day creations!  The students worked with blending colors in art class, on a canvas... then we added their silhouettes.  After everything was dry I had them write their message to their mom!

ENJOY :)

My latest creation for our School Auction.  Melted crayon on canvas, like the previous post, then added silhouettes of my students holding umbrellas :)   I hope the parents bid on this one;  I had a hard time giving it up.  It turned out better than I imagined! <3