Back to School - New Beginnings!

I'm anxiously awaiting a new school year.  I went to school today and got my new class list and our schedule.  I've starting putting names on all of the kid's things.  It's hard to start a new job - but I'm excited to get started.

READING!  Some of us have met over the summer to get the new bookroom set up.  There are, literally, thousands of books ready for the kids to read.  Some of us also took a class, called The Daily 5. I'm still curious to see other suggestions on how to implement some of the things we've learned into the guided reading program.

MATH!  I also took the official 2nd year training of CGI (Cognitively Guided Instruction) this summer.  I've been doing CGI in my classroom in my previous district for the past 3 years, but thanks to my great friends (Kellie & Becky) I was able to attend the 2nd year training to continue my learning.  I'm hoping to keep up with my blog better this year than I have in the past.  I'm hoping to post our monthly calendar and special events with pictures on here.  Follow me and hold me to it!! :)