Wedding update!

Finally got our wedding pictures back! Had to make a new blog for our new year because of technical problems, but check out our class photo on my wedding day at http://mrsgiannoneskinderkids.blogspot.com/ :)

Wedding Day

On Saturday, I was lucky enough to marry my best friend, Mr. Nick!  I was so lucky that I got to share my special day with all of my wonderful kiddies!  Words cannot express how touched I was to see each and everyone of you :)  If you have any pictures that you would like to share, I would love to see them!!

Tea time!

Since our mothers spend all their time taking care of us,  we thought we would spend a day thanking them and showing them how much we care.

Kinder preforming "M-O-M-M-Y."

The most AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL, SMART, and LOVING mothers ever!

Flowers for mom!

 Happy 6th birthday Ella!!

Ella & Mrs. Ryer handing out some yummy birthday treats!

Farmyard fun

This week, Mrs. Hansbury visited our class and taught my friends how to be problem solvers!  She shared a special book and then kinders brainstormed ways to resolve conflicts.  I was really impressed by all of the great ideas my kinder friends had to help solve Mrs. Hansbury's problems. We just love when Mrs. Hansbury comes to Kindergarten!

We kicked off our farm unit by reading Mrs. Wishy Washy's Farm which quickly turned into a class favorite.  Before reading, we brainstormed what we already knew about farmers.  Take a look at our farmer tree map:

As a writing extension, we made our own Mrs. Wishy Washy mud poems.  

Spring fever

Over the past few weeks, we have been focusing on different areas of our writing that we need a little extra practice with.  During writer's workshop, each kinder focuses on specific writing goals to help strengthen their writing.  

I decided to try out 'writing buddies' and wasn't too sure how this idea was going to work out.  I thought it would be a easy way to engage kinders in the writing, strengthen social skills, and continue to promote a healthy classroom community.  After testing it out, my kinders loved it even more than I did!!  It is a manageable way to provide, one-on-one, small group, and peer support to all students--those who are in need of extra support, those who are consistently growing, and those who highly achieve.  

Dean and Leah  helping each other sound out words using our Fundations boards 

Kindergarten friends buddy writing on the rug

 In Math, we have been creating, writing, reading, and solving number stories using manipulatives.  During centers, kinders worked in small groups to create, write, and solve bunny number stories.  

Like always, my kindergarten parents went above and beyond their call of duty to make our Spring party wonderful.  Thank you to everyone who donated items for our egg hunt, baskets, and our party.  I appreciate everything you do that allows our kinders to make life long memories. 

Thank you Mrs. Kueny, Mrs. Ryer, and  Mrs. Schlagle for helping at our Spring party!  

Kinders were excited to dye eggs with our parent helpers.  Thank you Mrs. Bassett, Mrs. Engle, Mrs. Ryer, and Mrs. Thurston for helping us make some really cool eggs!

Technical Difficulties

Sorry for the delay in posting last week's classroom happenings.  I've been having trouble with my internet at home, and haven't been able to access our blog.  Since my internet is up and running once again, check back tonight for our newest post.  Thank you for your patience :) Can't wait to start blogging again!!

Spring Concert

We spent ALL of last week practicing for our Spring Concert.  Kinders practiced everyday to make sure the concert was perfect.  By Friday, everything came together and all of my kindergarten friends did an amazing job!!   

During rehearsal, we were able to sneak in a quick snack in the hallway with Mrs. Corino's class.

Our class preforming "Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport."  

Kinders from our class and Mrs. Corino's class took the stage to dance to "Many Cultures, One World."

After such a crazy week, we were excited to spend time with our 4th grade buddies from Ms. Lyons' class.  Our compliment chain reached the floor for the second time this year, so for our whole class reward, we voted to have a picnic with our buddies.  Ms. Lyons' baked yummy cupcakes for everyone and I supplied juice boxes and store bought donuts (worst baker ever!!!)

Lauren and Anna enjoying the beautiful weather and yummy treats with their buddies.

Gabriella, Leah, and Alexis having 'girl time' with their buddies.

Ian, Carson, and Camari loving the time they get to spend with the boys!