This morning I introduced the Smart Board, which was very exciting. Students used the board to create butterflies and caterpillars. We then counted them and organized them. We made rows of caterpillars and columns of two different kinds of butterflies. I got this idea from another teacher's web page and thought it was a great way to introduce the Smart Board and teach the concept of rows and columns.

During work stations I introduced our sand table, which has new Jurassic Sand. This is dust free very kid friendly sand.

I have revised our schedule and now realize that you may not be able to access the link to it without my permission. For now I am sending a hard copy of it in students' green folders. Please know that it may change throughout the year as new things crop up.

I will not be in the classroom on Wednesday. I will be in the building working with students one on one to begin the Primary Numbers Observation Assessment. This is a time consuming assessment that needs to be done in the next few weeks. Sarah Hughes who spends a lot of time in the building will be my substitute and I will be in and out of the room as I take individual students.