I can't tell you how excited I was to start this school year! I'm working at a new school in a new county with my oldest teacher friend! I spent my summer with family and friends. I got to meet a lot of my new coworkers at beach and pool days so I felt really comfortable getting started in a new place.
This year I've decided not to share pictures of my students faces because my new county is smaller and more protective of the students privacy. I did get releases from their parents (as always) to share students working through pictures and video however their sweet faces are only for us!
We did a staggered enrollment so half the students came the first day and the other half started the second day. It was nice to ease back into kindergarten with 6-8 students each day. Everyone came on the third day and no one cried...hallelujah!
During the first few days we took pictures...
During the first few days we took pictures...
...participated in Kissing Hand activities...
...and got a little silly with Chicka Chicka Boom Boom!
The following week we hosted Open House for the parents to come learn a little more about kindergarten expectations and routines. We had a few technical difficulties but overall it went well.
Because Open House came out of no where, I kept it simple. We did a grade level PowerPoint in the Media Center and then headed back to our classroom to share teacher-specific information.
I hopped on the Flipbook bandwagon and created my own version. I set up some sign up sheets and posted a cute wish list...that I totally forgot to point out. I told a few jokes, talked to parents (I love getting to know them) and wrapped it up. Sometimes it's nice to keep it simple!
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