Early Valentine's Day

Well, as I was walking down the hallway at 7:40, one of my girls was trying to get my attention. When I looked at her, she was holding a pack of Valentine's Day cupcake.. Five minutes later, she was in my classroom, handing me the cupcakes.. As confused as I looked, knowing that her birthday was not today, I asked her, "What are cupcakes for?" and of course her sweet reply was, "For Valentine's Day.." (Oh boy, I thought, Valentine's Day is not anytime soon.. one of us has lost track of dates..it must be me...) Then, I had to make sure she knew when Valentine's Day is..so I asked her, "Do you know when Valentine's Day is?" She looked curious but she answered, "Yes.....Next Friday." and then she got quiet, realizing that today was not the day because it is only February 5th. Valentine's Day came early this year.

She insisted to take them back home and bring them back next Friday (hopefully they will not be the same ones because I am pretty sure cupcakes have sell by date...) 

All that to say, sometimes our kids do not retell the message to the parents correctly. They twist stories to make them sound right to them.

And there it is...another behind the scene post from room 309!

Little Things

Just a random thought. I've realized that "shared reading" is not done for FUN in 2nd grade anymore...Blah, Common Core junk. Therefore, I felt very blessed today to have an extra hand in the classroom. Our Shine Volunteer came in, and she read a story to the students. They LOVED it, and of course, I loved watching them listen so nicely and quietly. 

Well. My 2nd announced observation is Thursday..all about TIME, and am/pm junk.. Send me some good luck sprinkles.

And just as I was cleaning my room, I found a note that a student gave to me during student teaching...and it makes me smile because I had totally forgot about it. It gives me good vibes that tomorrow will be a good day! :)

Well, a snow day tomorrow...

Well, here is to an unexpected SNOW day in Nashville. It is 36 degrees, and it is only raining. However, Metro decided to cancel school for tomorrow, and I am here...writing another blog that summarized last week of school.

When I am 100 years old...

We celebrated 100th day of school Wednesday (well, it was supposed to be on Thursday..but somehow, we lost track of days, and ended up a day early...ooopsie, 1st year teacher problems). 

100 Questions About The World

The best activity of the day was the "100 questions about the world."

I absolutely loved students' curiosity about the world. They are so innocent, and they are so happy in their own world. It made me realize how little it takes to make these little ones cheerful and joyful. They live in simplicity of the world. I wish grown-ups knew how to do that as well, including myself. 

Another major points from last week..We begin to study TIME. Well, for some students, it came super easy, and then for some, it was like pulling hair. All that to say, TIME is NOT IMPORTANT to these kids. It doesn't matter much at all. They do not find it meaningful because they live in the moment. Maybe as adults, we should live by children's footsteps.. living in the moment, ignoring the time because time is sometimes our biggest enemy. We often find ourselves not having enough time, not enough time to finish a chore.. not enough time to spend with loved ones..not enough time to make it to an event... with that said, FIND TIME for important people in your live..make it meaningful and special...before it gets away from you!

And here's to the new door decor...Happy Early Valentine's Day!

And I can't forget the sweet letters we wrote to our troops... Valentine's for Troops! 

PS. time to book a tropical vacation to Caribbean...Is it June yet?!? :)