Setting Goals for 2012

We're back in action after the holiday break. To start our "new" year, we talked about setting goals. It was decided that goals are set so we can become better at something or to learn more about something.  For the writing assignment today, my students wrote about their goals for 2012. The goals were quite clever and very thoughtful. One student decided that he wanted to learn how to make cookies this year. As a class, we might decide to tackle that goal with him. :)

In addition to the writing piece, they published their writing pieces in this cute format. It is important for them to display and share their work. When I was hanging their "faces" on the wall, I could hear some of them say, "Hey, there's mine!" and "Oh, I can read mine!" (Taking pride in their wonderful work.)

I love the added freckles on this face. The writing reads: My gol is to lis in at hom. What a thoughtful goal for a first grader to make. What are your goals for 2012?

Welcome 2012!

I wanted to start off the year by sharing a few teaching resources. First of all, if you are a teacher then check out Teachers Pay Teachers website. I have found some great classroom resources. There are lots of talented teachers on this website sharing their ideas.

The beauty of teaching is that you work in a profession where sharing is not only taught but modeled. I like that about teaching and about the people I work with each day. We work together and share ideas. The goal is to reach and teach our students.

Finally, as I was listening to Pandora radio today, I came across a favorite song of mine. It reminds me of the SWEETNESS of children especially their perception of school and friends. Enjoy. :)

My first blog post

Please be patient as I get my blog up and running. I am excited about getting one started and sharing all the great things happening in my classroom. Stay in touch. :)