As I sit here in my classroom tonight, reflecting on this past year, it’s hard to imagine where the year has gone? My students have grown in so many ways, socially, emotionally, and academically. They can tie their shoes (well, most can), zip their jackets, write their name, read a book, write a sentence, tell a story, author and illustrate a book, measure with standard and non-standard tools, count, estimate, predict, problem solve (!!), and, most of all, be a friend to all. If these 5 and 6 year olds are our future, then we’ll be just fine!
The kids had a great time yesterday during Field Day. I saw great sportsmanship as they cheered on each other. As Leo told me, “It’s not about winning or losing, it’s about having fun.” Perfect. 🙂
Today was another fun day for them as we enjoyed a picnic together. The weather couldn’t have cooperated any better and I enjoy the chance to visit with parents.
Thank you, each one of you, for all your support this year. Keep up the reading, writing, and math at home. Do a little of all 3 areas every day. They brought home their Journals…have them continue to write 2,3,4 or more sentences each day. Make 1 sentence a math story problem. Remember, before starting a new day’s entry, reread yesterday’s sentences. Believe me, a little bit every day really helps keep them in that mode during summer. Don’t take a break from learning. Let them see you reading and learning too. I am their teacher for one year but YOU are their life-long teacher.
Thanks for sharing your child with me this year. Enjoy your summer!
Here is my school email address. I told them that if they emailed me something, I would answer them.
smiths@dearbornschools.org
Mrs. Smith