First Day of School!!!

So today is the first day of school. (I'm actually writing this the night before and am excited, but nervous...normal) Today we had inservice and an open house. I got to meet 9 of my new students talk about keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-------------uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute! (that's cute) Seriously...I could not believe their excitement for first grade. It just got me all jazzed up for the year!!! So bring it on, let 'em come.

It'll be fun.

No, it'll be FANTASTIC!

And, I thought it was about time I actually share some pictures of my classroom (I finally remembered to take some). So....here goes!

This is a nook for reading and a place to play during inside rainy day recess.

This is a place I plan to post kid artwork and another nook area to read in comfort.

Bad picture of the corner with a table for reading groups and the door that connects to my friend tricia's room.

My wall story board, life skills area and colors. Our carpet area for shared reading, read aloud and just lots of fun together as a community.

Calendar Corner
White board/front of room.My computer/work space...left my messy closet hanging open! (oops)

Picture from the door.

I finally gave Lori her loot for winning my giveaway....took me long enough!! She assures me she'll be blogging about it and holding her own giveaway, it may just be a while, which I completely understand. Her dad is dying. Like fast. Keep her in your prayers. She'll also be with me tomorrow for the first day of school. She's the bravest person I know!!!!

That's all. Have a fabulous day whatever it may be bring you. I'll be back with a ton of stories soon I'm sure!!!