It finally feels like winter!

Even though winter started a month ago, the temperature here in California has been very Spring-like. The past 2 - 3 weeks it has been wonderfully warm and sunny (mid 60s). The kids and I have been enjoying every bit of sunshine! Well, today was our first real cold day (32 degrees), icy windows, frosty breath, and red noses. It reminded me of a great story about recess and weather.


Recess at 20 Below is the story about kids in Alaska who go outside to recess unless the weather is colder than 20 below. Brrr! The great photos show how the kids get ready for recess, putting on layers and layers of clothing in order to go outside and enjoy the frosty fun. My students love hearing the story--seeing what the kids wear, what they play at recess, and comparing their recess with our own.

Do you have any special weather books you like to share with your own class? I'd love to hear about them.

Busier than ever but STILL here!

Time sure flies when you're having fun! I forgot what being in a new grade level was like...silly me! Even though I've taught first grade before, it's been 6 years and a lot has changed. I know I've said it before but I am LOVIN' being back in first grade again.

I haven't had much time to blog (shame on me). Even my blog stalking has toned down some (yikes!) But I have been finding some great ideas and shopping on Teachers Pay Teachers when I can. I found some great things just last night that I can't wait to use. If you haven't checked out the Glyph Girls, I highly recommend doing so.

Here's a few of the adorable items I purchased and am excited to make with my class:

The Lucky Winner is...

Lisa!!

Lisa will get a super cute ButtonIt necklace of her choice. Yay Lisa!

Thanks for entering and I'm happy that you're going to be sporting a super cute necklace soon!

Button It Necklace Giveaway

There's still time to enter to win a fabulous necklace from ButtonIt! Don't miss out on your chance to enter. :) The giveaway will end tomorrow (Thursday) 11:59 p.m. I'm wearing my necklace right now! :)

Happy Monday! It's my first giveaway!!

I'm in such a good mood that I thought I'd host my first giveaway!! Have you heard of ButtonIt?! I found this site from a friend of mine after she showed me the most adorable necklace she bought. When I saw hers, I HAD to have one of my own. Here's what I got...

Take a look at the site and see all the amazing little necklaces that you could choose from. The winner will get to choose a necklace of her choice (up to $25 value).

Here's how to enter--

1. Become a follower of WILD About First Grade
2. Blog about this giveaway

*Leave a comment letting me know how you entered the giveaway.

Giveaway will end Thursday, September 15th at 11:59 PST. Winner will be announced Friday, September 16th. GOOD LUCK!!!

More classroom pics

Here's a few more pictures from my classroom. Better late than never! hee!hee!

Daily 5 bulletin board

Clip Chart and when the kids' clothespins get covered in jewels they get moved to the wonderfully WILD behavior wall for all to see.

One of many wonderful ideas I got from Pinterest (not exactly sure who created it first but I love it!!) This was before student pictures were taken.

View of the front of my room

Meeting area/Calendar-Math Wall

View from the front looking to the back of the room.

Totally and utterly horrible...

blogger!! Yep, that's me. I can't believe how much going to back to school has overwhelmed me! Going back to first grade after teaching 2nd for so long has been a big adjustment. I LOVE first grade but man, am I tired!!! Learning a new math program and reading program has been a day to day thing for me. I'm jealous of my friends who do lesson plans for the week. For now, I'm on a day to day planning schedule until I find my flow again.

I have a wonderful group of students...27 in all! I'm lucky enough to have my son in my class. It has been so nice to share our day together. I enjoy getting to see him with his friends and learn new things. Having him in my class makes me want to do my best, every day! Also, seeing what everyone else is doing by reading their blogs, sharing ideas, getting some great advice, etc. has inspired me to make this a wonderful year. Thanks to everyone who has a blog, reads my blog, and supports us teachers!!!