Friday, August 30, 2019

Bug Week August 2019

We loved getting bugged this week! The fossils were great fun for most of the kids. They couldn’t wait to choose a bug or squeeze the dough, but it took everything Zacharias had to allow me to press his hand down into his dough. He was certain that spider was real! Ha! Yesterday was the big reveal to see them all shiny and hardened. “Oooh, these are buggin’ me!” 




 
 



The caterpillars were so fun! It was great to see how many kids could actually spell their names correctly. They are all learning to master that pair of scissors, too! We also learned about cocoons and butterflies. And what cute caterpillars they all were! I had so much fun hugging each one as they went out the door, changing the norm to,  “See you later, caterpillars!” Brigdon giggled shouting back, “You’re a caterpillar!” No, you are!





Sunday, August 25, 2019

First 2 weeks of Preschool 2019



Our first week together. I like what I am seeing! 

We are settling into our routine; my backpack goes in the bin, I find my seat, I listen for directions, I get busy working...I write my name on the back, I close my glue, I place everything back in my catty, I flip my name tag, I push my chair in, I pick up any clippings. Whew! So much to remember! And then, I get to play, but only one tub toy at a time.


We are learning to glue, "Just a dot, not a lot!" And, “open, squeeze” to make our scissors work.   I especially love some of the mis-pronunciations of my name. Courtney calls me Mrs. MaClue. I love hearing it. It makes me giggle inside. One year I was Cow. Even the students giggled at that!






 






 







 
  

A marvelous week! We spent time talking and finding out what all the kids were marvelous for. “Marvelous means great! What are you great at?” “I can run fast!” “I can run faster!” “I am nice!” Annie: “I can make my bed and clean my room!” Brooks: “I can jump so high!” Orlando: “My dad is great at killing bugs!” 

I was fashioning a Marvelous Me hat around Andie’s head when she said, “Hey! It’s not MY birthday!” Funny!
During calendar time, while teaching the AB pattern of apples on the calendar, “Yes! It’s red! But, how do you know these things?” Ellie answered, “We’re smart! And we have brains!” Ha! So cute!
 





Monday, May 20, 2019

Splash Day!

 

There were lots of photos from Splash day so here's a link to all the pictures in case you wanted them. Graduation/ Mother's Day program video coming soon. 
Link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/zDCX4zVVjSX97BfT9 

Mothers Week Surprises!




Happy Mother’s Day! This is a spoiler alert. If you have not had a chance to read your Mother’s Day flower booklet, please do before reading this email.
Here are some must mentions from that booklet:
My mom is as beautiful as a tiger; as a cheetah; as a flamingo; as  the grass. Miles said, “My mother is way prettier than anything!”
My mom gets mad when I scream; when we don’t clean; when I call her bad names like “poopie”! My mom never gets mad.
My mom teaches me to go to bed; to juggle lemons; to do cartwheels. She teaches me NOTHING!
My mom always says “NO!” My mom always says,”Get ready fast! Get in the car!” My mom always says, “Adelle!!!”
My mom loves it when I’m being so hungry! When she has chocolate! When I do toys.
If I had a lot of money, I would buy my mom a puff to puff her face. A pink one. I would buy her 4-20 hours! I would buy her skittles, TWO PACKS! I would buy her a unicorn stuffy! I would buy her a raker…what rakes leaves, but I already have a lot of money! I would buy her make up. She needs some!
I am proud of my mom when she plays Barbies with me; when she cleans my room; when she buys me stuff.
My mom makes the best oatmeal, and put some sprinkles on top! She makes the best Spiderman soup! She makes the best cereal, Lucky Charms. She pours the milk really good! My mom makes the best green eggs!
Hattie took charge of a ‘kitty game’ during recess then came to give us her report. “The kitty problem is all controlled! They were being kitties and I rubbed their heads and now it’s good! Mrs. McClure, pet my hair whenever you want!” Life is going to be very dull for me soon, without the games of a 4 year old!!!

Our reading program has come to a close. It ended with a bang! So impressed with all of these excellent readers! We will announce them on Wednesday. Please return any reading books borrowed, if you still have a few stragglers left at home. Thank you. One last day with backpacks! Ha!
I am so excited about our program on Wednesday. Be sure to have your child’s shirt found, clean and ready to wear that day. Any pants or skirt is fine. We will finish up this froggy year in a fashionable way! Please have your child at the church on Harris and Bates at 9:00. No pony or pig tails, please. And, please be punctual. There are several things we need to do together with both classes to be ready for the program at 10:00. Thank you, Afternoon parents for all the help and food. You are awesome! It’s going to be so great! Can’t wait!
Much love to all,
Mrs. McClure
Miss Sarah
Miss Sherri

Monday, May 13, 2019

Game Week Videos

Here's a few video's of kids helping each other do their games from both classes.