Hey everyone! I'm Molly and my blog is Lucky to Be in First. Like so many others, I began blogging after reading countless wonderful ideas from all of the amazing teacher bloggers. I started to think about the ideas and lessons I use in my classroom and thought, "Hey, I can do that too!" So, on a rainy February day over ski week, I started Lucky to Be in First on a whim!
For the past ten years I've been lucky to teach first grade. When I did my student teaching {with the best master teacher on Earth} I could not imagine teaching another grade. She showed me the magic of first grade. It's so incredible to have these little people come to you in September filled with knowledge but not sure how to put it all together yet. I love that I help them figure it all out by the end! I absolutely love teaching kids to read. It's such a gift to show them the power of words!
If you popped into my classroom, you would likely hear my class well before stepping into the room! I believe that kids learn a great deal from others. So, my rule is that they can talk...as long as they're working! I play a ton of music {love Dr. Jean and Kidz Bop!} and I try to get them up movin' and shakin' as much as possible. I get antsy sitting for a long time, so I can only imagine how tricky it is for squirrelly little bodies! We sing A LOT!
This is one of my faves - Mousercise Time! Does anyone remember working out with Micky Mouse?
As much as we like to boogie, we do get lots of work done! I could not teach without my Elmo Document Camera! It's perfect for showing how to play games, following along in our math books, or just making fun hand puppets on the white board!
After "one of those days," I will usually head to my sister's house to hangout with these crazies! Being around these silly kids reminds me to not take things too seriously! Oh, and a glass doesn't hurt either :)
I hope you can head on over and visit me sometime soon!
Slainte!
Lucky to be in First is such a cute blog! I'm the blog's newest fan!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Amanda for introducing me to some wonderful new blogs to follow! I enjoy reading your "Budding Blogger Showcase" each week.
Elizabeth
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