Christmas Concert

Thanks to all the parents who came to support the Christmas Concert.  The kids were so excited and I was so proud of them.  They did an excellent job and not much got them fazed though the donkey at the front was a little concerning to some. 
One of the students asked me what the donkey was doing at the front of the gym so we had a little talk about the Christmas story.. so if your child came home asking about Mary and Joseph that is where it came from...
Have a great weekend and see you Monday!

Funny for Friday

This morning as the kids came into the room they quickly noticed that I wasn't feeling good.  They were all so concerned.  One little girl told me that she had her cold still but she felt better.  I then told her, "I got my cold from you."  She looked very puzzled and then replied, "No you can't cause I still have mine." 
Enjoy your Friday.  See you tonight for the concert!

Eating

I have had some of the parents ask about lunches and eating.  I try my best to make sure they all eat and then I came across this website.  It is all dedicated to healthy eating for kids even the picky ones.  I have used some of the ideas for my own kids and they responded well to it. 
When you get to the website go to the Kids Blog section.  It is well laid out and has lots of good information. 
Super Healthy Kids
PS - The reason I was missing today was that I had an allergic reaction and had to take medication that knocks me out.  I will be back Monday.
Have a great weekend.

Monday Morning Funny

This morning the kids were gathered around a table learning about a new game we would be playing.  A little girl was pulling a marker lid off and when it came off hit a little boy in the eye. 
After the tears stopped running I said to him, "You can tell your mom and dad that you got hit by a girl at school." 
He quickly replied, "No I will tell him that she stabbed me." 
The class had a little giggle about that one. 
Have a great Monday.

Go Riders go!

Couldn't resist!  Have a wonderful Sunday with your families and can't wait to see the kids on Monday with all their Grey Cup stories to tell. Here's hoping we don't have to practise counting to 12 and not 13 tomorrow.  Go Riders!

Our morning

This morning we had a visitor to our room.  This year we have a exchange student who is joining us one morning a week.  This morning Ale came with us for two classes to help out where she could.  The students were excited to have another helper with us and I quickly became old news. As we went about our normal things Ale helped out with names and colouring and making sure thate the work done was correct. 

She helped us do a craft that the kids are taking home tonight. 

We are doing a Hawaiian song for the Christmas concert and are looking for two small guitars (ukeleles) for the boys to play.  If you have one to lend please let me know.  As well I will be buying grass skirts and leis for the girls (if you have one at home for your daughter to wear please let me know as I will not buy one for them.

Funny for Friday

In class we have been reading lots of books and as I do everyday I try to discuss interesting words that we come across.  Earlier in the morning one of the kids told me that the car had stopped while carrying mom and brother and herself  to their destination that morning. 
"What did your mom do?" I asked.
"She screamed and screamed," was the reply.
As we read the book, the word hysterical came up.  I asked the kids if they knew what it meant. 
The same little girl put up her hand and replied, "Well I know if we had a tire (a flat ) this morning that my mom would have been hysterical!" 
You can't tell me that they don't know what is going on.  They really are a riot!