Alphabet Countdown

I can't believe the year is coming to an end so quickly! Today we counted down 8 days of school. This was an idea passed along to me from my mentor teacher. We used alphabet letters we found, enlarged them on word, and let the seconds do the rest :) These sweet seconds just love our alphabet countdown.

(I know! I know!! This picture was actually taken with 9 days left.)

Once we got to the 26 day mark, we started our alphabet countdown. Each student was given a letter of the alphabet. They came up with a phrase that begins with the letter and goes with the countdown theme. During our morning meeting/calendar time we add the letter for that day and recited the countdown from the beginning.

Being a teacher can be such a confidence boost!

The students LOVE this part of their morning. It's so sweet to see their excitement and just makes it that much harder to know they are leaving me!

Pilot Post

Well hey there! I'm so glad to start this blogging journey with you. I just love blogs, especially as a first year teacher. It's incredibly helpful to see pictures of centers, classroom setup, and to find inspiration. It can be really motivating! (So thank you!!)

As any teacher knows, time flies. The school year, winter break, summer break, and even the school day - it seems like there is never enough! My idea in starting "all these sweet SECONDS" is to reflect and appreciate all that happens in our short time. As the school year wraps up, I look forward to spending time reorganizing and creating plans for the upcoming school year. I'm really ready for the 2nd year.