Sunday, September 7, 2014

The Meek Moose Gives the Sunday Scoop

Amazingly- made it through that first week.  And I must admit- it was exhausting, but yet so much less tiring than last year.  And I did love my babies last year.  I did.  Bless their hearts though- they had trouble following directions.  My new flock this year has it more together.  Maybe I say something a third time.  Maybe.  And I only noticed that on Friday afternoon.  And I think I was fried by Friday afternoon, myself- so no big deal.

The Teaching Trio is having a new Sunday Linky party called The Sunday Scoop- and I thought it was cute!  So here is my contribution today:


So Things I HAVE to do: 

The lesson planning.  Which I should have been doing all day, but I got all into making a schedule chart for our ESOL teacher.  Trying to figure out how to fit in mandated ESOL hours for four teachers who also have set lunch/recess times and core extension has been no joke.  And I still don't think I managed it after eleven hundred charts.  I do love making a chart though.  Just not when I can't get one to work.

Here's some magic: blah


Last year I really slacked at lesson planning and I cannot do that this year.  So I've got to get on it and quick!

The playdough is probably not going to happen though.  It's just not.  I can get my word work charted though.  No problem.

HOPE to do:
I want to bring in my fish tomorrow.  Time to get some animals in the room and it will fit in nicely with the scientific method lessons I have to do this week.

HAPPY to do:
Spending time with the kids.  Except when they are all screaming and fighting with each other.  And then I'm going to go hide. When they aren't screaming each other- they are up to no good.




My friend Andrea at Reading Toward the Stars is having a super blow-out birthday giveaway- The Meek Moose is contributing winner's choice- stroll on over there and play your luck!


Off to finish lesson planning then, kittens!

7 comments:

  1. I use www.planbook.com and it saves lesson plans from year to year. Of course I tweak and change but makes some things a little easier. I love the idea of a soothing play-dough! Thanks for linking up with us!
    Juliet
    Tech Crazy Teacher
    Teaching Trio

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    1. I've looked at that before and never taken the plunge. Might be time to do it.

      I'm going to post again about the playdoh- I received lots of questions about it.

      And I loved the Sunday Scoop! Happy Day- it's Sunday again! I better go get the template for today! ;)

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  2. I just set up an aquarium last week! It is beautiful. I added fish yesterday and they are swimming and happy (I guess, it's really hard to tell!) Enjoy this year with the milestones and your kids!
    Carol
    Teachers Are Terrific!

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    1. Thanks, Carol! I took the fish in and the kids love them. I've also had the fortune of being given a 55 gallon terrarium this week- so now I've got to make a plan as to what to put in it!

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  3. Lavender and chamomile play-dough sounds fantastic. How do you make that?? Add essential oils?? I need to know this...does it help put the kiddos in a cam mood?? Enjoy your own children why you still can, My oldest leaves in 2 weeks for college and it seems like he was just in Kindergarten a few years ago.

    ~Laura
    Luv My Kinders

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    1. It is supposed to say "calm" mood. Guess I should proof read before I publish..I will blame it on being tired...haha

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    2. Hey Laura! I emailed you more info- and you've inspired me to post more details for everybody. And also get to the stove and get it made... *sheepish grin*

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