tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post5048579990549670659..comments2024-03-11T10:03:29.918-04:00Comments on Simpson's Superstars: SURPRISE!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-59897477149587816012012-08-07T23:08:55.818-04:002012-08-07T23:08:55.818-04:00Congratulations on becoming a 1st Grade Teacher! ...Congratulations on becoming a 1st Grade Teacher! I know how you feel about feeling anxious. I transferred to a new school and the only position was in first grade. I took it, but I was so darn scared. I hadn't taught anything besides 3rd grade. It's so much harder to go down than up. After 3 years in first I moved back up to 3rd grade. You'll do well, because you know where the kids are coming from and you probably will know many of the faces. Good luck on the new school year! <br />I'm a newbie blogger and I'd love to have you hop on over to check out my blog.<br />Your newest follower,<br />Tammy<br />Groovyin3rd.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626498566920285606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-70883230472005862142012-08-04T16:52:47.016-04:002012-08-04T16:52:47.016-04:00A similar situation happened to me at the end of l...A similar situation happened to me at the end of last school year. After teaching only kindergarten for the last 3 years, not 17, I was told I would be teaching 4th grade this year. I was shocked, so I can only imagine how you feel. Good Luck to you! You will have a blast in 1st grade. I'm your newest follower.<br /><br />Christine<br /><a href="http://talesfromroom17.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tales From Rm 17!</a>Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06524885794335720948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-40638982539720184022012-08-03T02:34:26.200-04:002012-08-03T02:34:26.200-04:00Stacy, you're going to LOVE first grade!! And ...Stacy, you're going to LOVE first grade!! And if you thought kids made a huge change in Kinder, just wait until you see where you take those firsties! You'll be great! Good luck!<br /><br /><br />Kate<br /> <a href="http://www.secondgradesparkle.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Second Grade Sparkle</a>Kate Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07709595474926024219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-7874900132094208142012-08-01T11:28:47.236-04:002012-08-01T11:28:47.236-04:00Oh man. It's hard to lose a good friend and a...Oh man. It's hard to lose a good friend and administrator. Here's hoping that your new one will be as good!<br /><br />Your newest follower,<br />Margaret<br /><a href="http://ourkinderjourney.blogspot.com/2012/07/interactive-smart-board-blog-hop.html" rel="nofollow">Kinder Journey</a>Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16354943961767784811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-29225546258018753672012-07-30T11:38:33.999-04:002012-07-30T11:38:33.999-04:00I always loop first-second grade and First is MY F...I always loop first-second grade and First is MY FAVORITE! You will just go on where you left it with kinders. You can do lots of fun things with firsties. HAVE FUN!Lita Litahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08602058378480482112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-5381920990351479712012-07-28T13:26:07.671-04:002012-07-28T13:26:07.671-04:00Stacy, I just found your blog and I feel for you! ...Stacy, I just found your blog and I feel for you! I had taught kindergarten for about 15 years and was then asked to move down to pre-k. I'm so thankful that this year I'm going back to kindergarten. Some little things that might help you in first grade: I found this phenomenal set of books called the King School Books (http://www.townsendpress.com/our-books/the-king-school-series/). They have a kindergarten set and a first grade set. The characters are multicultural and the books are beautifully illustrated. I actually got one-third of my kindergarten class reading above level 8 with these books. I'm also selling really beautiful sight word board games for first grade kids on TPT for $1.00 (such as http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sight-Word-Board-Game-1st-Grade). These are some first grade blogs that I've come across in my blog-stalking travels. I hope this helps you:<br /><br />A Burst Of First http://burstoffirst.blogspot.com/<br />A First Grade Fairy Tale http://afirstgradefairytale.blogspot.com/<br />Blooming Into First Grade http://bloomingintofirst.blogspot.com/<br />Crayon Bits http://crayonbits.blogspot.com/<br />Crazy For First Grade http://fun-n-first.blogspot.com/<br />Dragonflies In First http://dragonfliesinfirst.blogspot.com/<br />F Is For First Grade http://fisforfirstgrade.blogspot.com/<br />Fabulous In First http://fabulousinfirst.blogspot.com/<br />Far-Out First Graders http://faroutfirstgraders.blogspot.com/<br />Rowdy In First Grade http://rowdyinfirstgrade.blogspot.com<br /><br />I know that word families are really big in first grade. I gave these to my advanced kindergarten kids and they really helped them:<br /><br />http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Word-Family-Worksheet-Package<br /><br />I'm sorry this comment is long. I just really feel for you. If there's anything else I can do, let me know. I'd love it if you could stop by my blog. Oh, and I'm your latest follower! :)<br /><br />Sharon Dudley, NBCT<br />http://teachingwithsight.blogspot.comSharon Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13597411837775747383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-79549525662492761532012-07-28T10:16:13.745-04:002012-07-28T10:16:13.745-04:00I love the Dory quote and sometimes mutter it to m...I love the Dory quote and sometimes mutter it to myself like a crazy person! I look forward to reading more about the change to 1st grade. I'm your newest follower, and I've nominated you for two awards, so hop by!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://howpintearesting.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Oh, How Pintearesting!</a>Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417166482896671957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-52561377100162427822012-07-28T09:28:38.144-04:002012-07-28T09:28:38.144-04:00Good luck with first grade!
http://mspasquakinder...Good luck with first grade!<br /><br />http://mspasquakinder.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476926982628759424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-15588379502028205742012-07-28T04:39:47.071-04:002012-07-28T04:39:47.071-04:00I teach first grade and I have many, many pins on ...I teach first grade and I have many, many pins on Pinterest...<br />check them out if you would like.<br /><br />Welcome to the best grade to teach!<br />Donelle WelchDonellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13565452434861751903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-54748675484958662872012-07-27T18:16:40.313-04:002012-07-27T18:16:40.313-04:00First grade is the best! My pinterest board has s...First grade is the best! My pinterest board has stuff for many grade levels, but naturally includes lots of first grade stuff since that's what I teach. You can find a link to it from my blog. <br /><br />Joell<br /><a href="http://totally-terrific-teaching.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Totally Terrific Teaching</a>Joell W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08680515555635713996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-49937321209251907902012-07-27T17:00:33.540-04:002012-07-27T17:00:33.540-04:00You will LOVE first grade! I do!:)
I am your newe...You will LOVE first grade! I do!:)<br /> I am your newest follower. Stop by sometime!<br /><br /><a href="http://blessedtoteach-katherine.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Blessings of Teaching</a>Katherine Blessings of Teachinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03295812156907317251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-74026601634450315982012-07-27T11:16:01.712-04:002012-07-27T11:16:01.712-04:00Good luck with first grade! I'm sure you will ...Good luck with first grade! I'm sure you will love it and you will be great! :)<br /><br />Sara<br /><br /><a href="http://misselementary.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Miss Elementary</a>Miss Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936393109887134899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-64399964045403809132012-07-27T10:04:44.557-04:002012-07-27T10:04:44.557-04:00You are going to be an awesome 1st grade teacher! ...You are going to be an awesome 1st grade teacher! Sorry about the way it was broken to you, but atleast you have some time to prepare. <br />Thanks for the tidbits about you, it was fun reading. I especially liked the part about traveling 8 hours just for lunch! :) That is too funny. <br />Amy<br /><a href="http://wheresecondscount.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Where Seconds Count</a>amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17813691234007357702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-90681570351993599642012-07-27T09:36:23.538-04:002012-07-27T09:36:23.538-04:00McDonald's sweet tea is the best!! Good luck w...McDonald's sweet tea is the best!! Good luck with first grade...can't wait to hear all about it!<br />VickieVickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17362189990454243700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-74173173775296564422012-07-27T07:06:37.393-04:002012-07-27T07:06:37.393-04:00Welcome to First Grade!!! The Best Grade Ever!! Ca...Welcome to First Grade!!! The Best Grade Ever!! Can you tell I am a little biased!! I have been teaching 1st for 9 nine years and would not change a thing!! By December you are going o be amazed at the growth that they will experience!! We are here for you if you need us!! : )<br />Crystal<br /><a href="http://msjonesjunction.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Ms. Jones’ Junction</a>msjonesjunctionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09462469974993631245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-77198796744021795462012-07-27T05:42:53.332-04:002012-07-27T05:42:53.332-04:00Congratulations! I think you'll love first gr...Congratulations! I think you'll love first grade! I've taught it for 4 years. I have LOTS of ideas pinned. The link is at my blog. I enjoyed visiting your blog & I'm your newest follower! I've nominated you for a blogging award! <br />Please visit my blog to claim your award. Here are the instructions: <br />1. Follow the person who gave you the award <br />2. Link back to the person that gave you the award<br />3. Pass the award on to 15 new bloggers (or whatever amount seems reasonable to you!)<br />~ Melissa<br /><a href="http://www.teachertreasurehunter.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Teacher Treasure Hunter - Discovering Resources for Teachers </a><br />My Recent Post: <br /><a href="http://teachertreasurehunter.blogspot.com/2012/07/thanks-and-thanks-again.html" rel="nofollow">Thanks and Thanks Again!</a>Teacher Treasure Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06281013017450331888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-3177248200725437242012-07-27T02:19:08.947-04:002012-07-27T02:19:08.947-04:00Every year at the end of the school year Kindergar...Every year at the end of the school year Kindergarten teachers from all over say...."I just got them reading, writing, adding and subtracting and now I have to give them away. They can walk in line, go to the bathroom and pack their own backpacks and now I have to give them away." Now you will get to start a year without having to teach kiddos how to walk in a line and raise their hand. Imagine the fun stuff you will be able to do. <br />I can't wait to hear about your new adventure and how it compares to K. <br /><a href="http://kindergartenlovesme.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">KindergartenLove</a>.<br />CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02662545918193814823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-37395094874244732432012-07-27T02:13:28.162-04:002012-07-27T02:13:28.162-04:00Whooooo Hoooo, 1st grade! Congrats and welcome! Y...Whooooo Hoooo, 1st grade! Congrats and welcome! You're gonna love it! It's amazing the growth firsties experience in just one school year! I moved from PreK to 1st 3 years ago and have LOVED every minute of it! If I can help in any way, just drop me a line! Congrats, again!<br /><br />~Tanya<br /><a href="http://aplusfirsties.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mrs. Dwyer’s A+ Firsties</a>Tanya Dwyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586958462789138546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-58688208487505223602012-07-27T02:02:22.126-04:002012-07-27T02:02:22.126-04:00Yay to first grade!! BOO to the way they told you...Yay to first grade!! BOO to the way they told you. If you need ANYTHING please do not hesitate to ask. This will be my 4th year in first and it's my fave. Hugs friend . . . you will be awesome :)<br /><br />Kelley Dolling<br /><a href="http://teacherideafactory.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><b>Teacher Idea Factory</b></a>Kelley Dollinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533328861259756995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-76656203096000110232012-07-27T01:52:03.652-04:002012-07-27T01:52:03.652-04:00I went through the same thing last year! Only I wa...I went through the same thing last year! Only I was told the day before school began, after I had already set up my classroom for kindergarten! I have to say though, it was a good year - they have lots more reading and writing stamina, and it was so fun to be with some of my little friends again!<br /><br />Jennifer @ <a href="http://herdingkats.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Herding Kats In Kindergarten</a>Jennifer K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15114666136412667718noreply@blogger.com