What a week!

     There is always so much to do to get ready for a new batch of chicklets! I convinced my co-teacher to fill out this simple all about me sheet and I created an eye-catching parent board outside our classroom. It turned out so nice, in fact, that everyone in the center will create one! It wouldn't look nearly as adorable if my friend wouldn't have let me borrow her cricut to make letters and flowers!

     When it comes to setting up a classroom for a new school year, first we have to put our room back together, unpack, and check labels/ re-label. We swapped a desk we didn't like for 2 flat tables that I have been wanting since last year. We also modified another old computer desk into a simple low table, just by taking off the shelf and side panels:) I finally was able to create my Very Hungry Caterpillar using Chinese paper lanterns too! (It doesn't look exactly like what I saw on Pinterest, but my sister agreed that it wasn't a Pinterest fail, lol!)

     There is still more to set up, but anything fancy we want to do for the year needs to be done before we get kids; as soon as kids start we will be too busy! One project I am over the moon about is our block area book. We got the idea during pre-service training, but as soon as I saw it I thought, "Why didn't I think of that!?" We built simple structures using all the blocks in block area, took pictures, and turned it into a clever idea book for children.

     I am excited about finishing up a few other projects that we are implementing into the classroom this year. However right now....I am looking forward to a 3 day holiday weekend! Happy Labor Day!