Smaller Class HURRAY!

 Today, my school was able to add an additional teacher to the K team to help us with our LARGE class sizes. I went from 24 students to 18! WHAT a HUGE difference 6 kids can make.

After actually shifting students, stuff, and materials around... I was able to take a deep breathe and actually TEACH today. (Verses the feeling of maintaining that I have been feeling lately.) We knew this shift was coming, so I have been putting things off until it happens. I can't wait to get rocking and rolling towards a GREAT school year now!

Today, my students read the book....

This is always a class favorite. We are using the CAFE reading strategies

- Checking for Understanding

- Using the Pictures

- Go Back and Reread

 We also used my little unit...

We were able to use these materials in small groups.

One group sequenced the cards in the story, then completed this FUN activity. My aid was shocked at how well the students actually did. She thought this would be TOO big of a challenge. They LOVED it and rocked the sequencing. 

Here is some of their work.

My group played the reading comprehension game and worked hard on moving the correct number of spots as they rolled. One to one correspondence is a tough for some of these kids.

The last group played the memory game and worked on matching pictures, taking turns, and learning to win and lose. 

*I wish there were more student pictures to show, but it is kinda hard to *capture* game playing when you are trying to teach them how to play a game.*

We also introduced my iPads into the classroom. SO MUCH FUN!

Of course, they were an instant hit for all my students. I can't wait to give them more time to learn and build skills with the devices. 

{I will have to work hard to get the devices ready to rock and roll as soon as they are ready.}

What tasks are left on your to-do list?