While I have always loved blogging through my personal blog, I am a beginner when it comes to posting about my classroom! I decided that since I am home on maternity leave, what better time to TRY and get one started! I have uploaded mostly "display" pictures from previous units that I happened to snap pictures of but this year my goal is to also include all of the activities and crafts I come up with as well. It just seemed meant to be that I'm Blog Hoppin' also started off their blog at the same time... so I decided I'd link up! Thanks for "hoppin'" on over!
I'm Kristen Mason and I LOVE teaching! This is my fourth year in Kindergarten and I adore each and every day! I believe it is the most rewarding age... They start the year still as "babies" and by the end they leave me writing, READING and just so grown up! Children at age 5 and 6 have such a passion about everything they learn; it is so inspiring to me! This alone makes me want to always be the best teacher possible. I truly LOVE teaching!
My husband, Colby, is absolutely fabulous. He is my ROCK! God blessed our lives with a beautiful baby girl 5 weeks ago, Lucy. She is an angel, we are so in love! I am home on maternity leave until September 20th and while I love being home with her, I must say... I MISS being at school. Back to school is one of my favorite times of the year! I'm cherishing every second with Lucy though... and its giving me extra time to gather ideas from all of you!
My favorite teaching tools:
Lined dry erase boards- my must have for teaching handwriting skills!
Sharpies!!! I love a good sharpie, especially the sharpie "pen"
Finger puppets- I use these as "reading buddies" to help the kids follow along during reading centers
Mr. Sketch Markers- I use these to check papers... The kids love "smelling" their graded work!
All things paper: sentence strips, chart paper, decorative notepads-yes please!
Labels!!!! (and cute fonts)
I am a huge fan and follower of Deanna Jump's blog! She has really made me "step-up" my teaching the last year- I highly recommend you check out her blog- see the link for Mrs. Jumps Blog under "Blogs I love"!
Classroom displays: One of my favorite "extras" about teaching is creating our classroom displays! I get a little too excited when the kids finish something great and it's "display" time! I try to use every place possible in our room to showcase their great work! You'll probably notice this very quickly once you start reading some of my posts!
This is a picture of me and my husband, Colby
and here is our beautiful baby girl, Lucy
Other than teaching, I love shopping, reading, taking trips (the beach is my favorite!), going to Ole Miss football games, and spending time with my family. God is the center of my life and I am so grateful for all that he has blessed me and my family with. To HIM be the Glory!
Happy Teaching and Best Wishes for a WONDERFUL school year!
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