Our first day of kindergarten!

We had a GREAT first day of kindergarten! We were very busy meeting new friends and getting to know one another!

Be sure to ask your child about our visit from Pete the Cat! We read his book, Pete the Cat: Rocking in my School Shoes, where Pete wrote us a note, leading us on a scavenger hunt all over the school! We never ended up catching Pete, but he did leave us some coloring pages of himself!

 

 

 

 

This afternoon we learned several of our classroom expectations. Sometimes we may make choices that are "Above the line" while other choices may be considered "Below the line" or even "Below the bottom line." We read a short story about a monster who visited school and made several choices that were above, below, and below the bottom line. Afterwards we sorted several monsters who gave us examples of choices we may sometimes make at school or at home.

 

As a class, we decided what Ms. Conlee should say and do when we make choices in each of the areas. When a choice is considered "Above the line" all of our friends may feel safe and happy and Ms. Conlee might say something like, "great job", "I'm proud of you", or "you're a rock star!" Should a choice be considered "Below the line," some of our friends may feel a little worried, nervous, or uncomfortable. If this happens, we may need to take a short break and Ms. Conlee may say, "I can see you've made a choice which is below the line. Please take a short break on our thinking log." After taking a short moment to consider your choices on the thinking log you may approach Ms. Conlee and say, "I can fix it!" and she will be very glad to have you jump right back in with your friends!

 

 

Should a choice be considered "Below the bottom line," some of our friends may feel unsafe and scared. If this happens, we will need to leave our friends and take a break in a neighboring classroom or possibly the office.

 

 

It was a fabulous first day! See you tomorrow!
Love,
Ms. Conlee