The Last Days of Christmas Break.....

Well, it is my final day of Christmas break.....It is hard not to feel disappointed as I am trying to get ready for school tomorrow. I love being home, but when I'm at school, I love teaching! Isn't that crazy? I'll be just fine when I get up in the morning, get to school, and see all my kiddos! But for now.... I'm trying to enjoy my last hours of vacation! Thought I would post some of my family Christmas pics,...

The lighting in this picture is not great, but this is my husband (DC) and me! I hate posting pics of me....and YES...one of my resolutions is to lose some weight and get in shape...

My oldest son, Zack and his girlfriend, Shauna...

My sons - Zack and Colby....ignoring me!!

And...my daughter, Courtney (in the middle) with her cousins - Abigail and Sydney. We were truly blessed with a Christmas full of fun family moments!!! But, now.....I have to get back to working on the grade cards that must be sent home with my kiddos THIS FRIDAY! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

More photos of our Elf Snowy

Snowy had a blast! But he had ti head back to help Santa pack the sleigh.

More Elf Photos!

Snowy was a busy little elf in our classroom....

Christmas Fun!

This week we have been having a "Gingerbread" week! As I shared the book ("The Gingerbread Man") with them, they loved the repeated lines. Later, they read a version of the story in an emergent reader of their own. Some were so shocked when he was eaten by the fox at the end of the story, but they weren't so upset when they got to eat him later for a snack!! Here is a picture of our gingerbread houses...

Tomorrow we are going to make "Flat Gingy!" Our Flat Gingys will go home for some Christmas adventures with the studetns. I will share more about that soon.... Thought I would share some of our Christmas decor... I always get so many good ideas from you on your blogs. Hope you find something you can use next year.

Watch for my Flat Gingy pics...coming soon!

Adventures of Snowy...the Elf on the Shelf!

The kindergarten kids in my room are having such a good time keeping up with our classroom Elf on the Shelf, SNOWY! He arrived the first day of school after Thanksgiving break and has returned every day....so far! Although one day, Santa sent a note warning my class that they were very close to being moved to the naughty list. However, Snowy begged Santa to give them another chance. When they get a little out of hand now, they quickly return to their best behavior when I remind them of the note that Santa sent about their naughty behavior that dreadful day! (I think my aide and I are having as much fun as they are!!!) If you don't have an Elf in your room this year, you have to try it next year!!! Check out some of Snowy's adventures....

Snowy tried to hide on top of our Christmas tree!

Snowy....playing with Hot Wheels! Vroom! Vroom!

Snowy's message to my class!

Snowy had a party one night. He loves Reece's....notice the chocolate on his nose and face.

Snowy dumped out EVERY crayon in the classroom. It was amazing how fast the kids picked up his mess so Snowy wouldn't get in trouble!

Snowy must have been plum tuckered out! Zzzzz! Zzzzz!

Snowy LOVES to read!

The kids had a hard time finding Snowy today! They thought he decided to stay at the North Pole. More adventures with Snowy to come later!

New Christmas Literacy and Math Stations

I had the day off, so I have been busy creating math and literacy stations for Christmas!  I'm really excited about it.  You can check out my work by downloading the following FREEBIE  - Christmas Syllables. Just click on the pic to download.   If you like it, check out CHRISTMAS MATH AND LITERACY STATIONS which has 5 literacy centers and 4 math centers. 



Syllable Sorting FREEBIE


Christmas Math & Lilteracy Stations

Just click on pic to go to TPT download site.

Help! I'm new to blogging!

Help me!  I have only starting blogging and don't know much about it yet.  But, I love all the ideas that I am finding from all of you.  I teach kindergarten for the first time ever!  I have been teaching for 21 years, but never before with kinder babies.  So, your ideas have been a lifesaver.  THANKS!  I've also discovered Teachers Pay Teachers and have spent way too much money! :) So, I'm creating some of my own units for myself and for others on TPT.  My questions are...

1.  How do you go about getting others to see your products?
2.  How do you do a RaffleCopter? (I think that is what it is called!!)
3.  What do I really need to know that I probably don't know about blogging?  Selling items on TPT?

Thanks for the input!
Julie