from kinder to fourth

So I've always toyed with the idea of blogging and have actually created a couple blogs and never got around to writing something on them! So here I am :) I'm elated that you chose to check out my page! I'll be updating as often as a second year, fourth grade teacher has time for :) 

I taught kindergarten last year (one tough, first year!) and will teach fourth grade this coming year, hence my blog name ;) My first year definitely tested my love for teaching and I was fully confirmed at the end of the year that there is nothing I'd rather do!  I had 19 precious, precious students that I had an extremely hard time letting go.  I know this year will have the same effect on me.  I can't wait to see what teaching fourth grade holds!  Fellow fourth grade teachers...feel free to post any ideas you may have :)

Soo, with switching grades also means switching classrooms. Total bum for a first year teacher to hear after working so diligently to create the most welcoming class for five and six year olds buuuut that only means a clean slate to play with and get creative all over again!  

Here are a few pictures of my first year bulletin boards (so upset that I didn't take any pictures of my entire classroom).  

learning the letter y 

science: zoo animals

valentine's day 

Stay tuned to see the newest updates on my new classroom! This is what I'm working with so far...wish me luck :)  (one may realize that this classroom has more than four walls, you're right, it's a hexagon.  I know, fancy right?!)

we've got just a little work to be done (hehe)  but thanks to my super supportive, wonderful, understanding, and helpful family, this won't take thaaat long! ;)