Green Acres -- Pond & Trees

We had a wonderful time at Green Acres today!

We learned a great deal about trees and pond life. 

Kindergarten Friends, 

We will use these pictures to help us as we sketch the pond tomorrow.

Here are some other highlights from our trip:

             

This picture slideshow made with Smilebox

THANK YOU to the parents who helped make this trip a success!! :)

Winners!!!

THANK YOU to everyone who entered the 

Book Lovers Giveaway. 

I loved meeting new bloggers and hearing your book suggestions. I have added several to my Amazon wishlist.

Poor Mr. Rider never knew that teachers ALWAYS need more books... no matter what! :)

I just love Rafflecopter. The site is super easy to navigate, keeps track of entries, picks the winner, shares the winners on the widget, for free!!! 

Here are the winners: 

Julie Lee from 

and Krista Monnin...

a parent of my of my Kindergarten cuties! 

Julie, Krista, and Kate - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Book Lovers Giveaway!!!!

I have found many great new books to share with my Growing Readers this year. 

Good thing, because a I have a group of TOTAL BOOK LOVERS that can't get their hands on enough books! :)

Two new books that my students 
ABSOLUTELY LOVED
were:

and

Being Frank is a wonderful story about being a little too honest. The writing is very witty. I found myself giggling  as I read it to my students... and they have been passing it around for read to self time. 
They love it!!!

We "reviewed" Green when the Caldecott Honors were announced. The illustrations and cut-outs in the book are amazing!! Also a class favorite!

Want to win one of these great titles to share with your Growing Readers??? 

ENTER BELOW!

a Rafflecopter giveaway 
All entries must be submitted by Wednesday, May 8th @ midnight.  


GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Five For Friday

I am linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching to share 5 Things about my week.

1. My students began publishing their favorite special memory books for Young Author's Night. 

I.love.them.so.much. 

:)

The students are VERY excited and I am so proud of them!! 

2. We began studying owls. 

Guess whoooooooooooooo's excited??

How in the world can I choose which projects to do from all of these I have pinned???

3. I am hosting a fun book lovers giveaway.

Want to win one these great books?? Enter HERE. 

4. We only have 14 days of school left!!!!! 

While I am excited about summer, I am going to miss my class so much. They are wonderful!

5. This made me totally laugh out loud. :)

Have a great weekend!!