Sneak A Peek . . . (our classroom)

Here's a sneak peek of my classroom:
(a few here... more in slideshow)

Kindergarten Friends,

Take a peek at your new Kindergarten classroom.

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There are many fun things to do here like

painting, writing, building, playing, drawing, reading, cooking,...

I am VERY excited to meet all of you!!

What do you think your favorite center will be?

See you soon!

Not too late to join the party!!!

I have been itching to "fix-up" my classroom library and reading corner so I hosted a Classroom Library Linky Party last month. 

It has been such a treat peeking into so many wonderful teachers' classrooms. 

I have been so inspired by all of your creative ideas and organization tips!

Thank you so much to everyone who linked up!

Did you miss the party?

 It's not too late to check out the terrific ideas shared or join in and share your library. 

Check out the party here:

Feeling super inspired and looking forward to revamping my classroom library this summer!

Having a Hoot with my Owl Theme!!

UPDATE!!!
AUGUST 11th, 2013
You can read PART 2 of these post here:

and my new owl accents here:



From August, 2011...

Check out some of the fun things I am doing with an owl theme in my classroom this year. 


Look Whoooooooo's in Mrs. Rider's Room. 

Each child's picture or self portrait will go here. I downloaded the adorable owls for free here. 

Daily 5 book boxes

students will decorate the sides 

Leveled book bins

For lunch choices/student grouping

Whooooooo's the Wise Owl today?
Each day we will have a Wise Owl. That student will be in charge of ALL classroom jobs: line leader, teacher helper, weather reporter, etc. 

We will use this chart to keep track who gets this very special role each day.

The Wise Owl gets to sit in this SUPER COMFY chair during Group and Read to Self time. 

They also get to chose one of these owls to sit on their desk so everyone knows they are the Wise Owl of the day. 

My son, Scott, and I made these together:

We will add a class picture to this one and hang it by our door.

I am giving each child an owl welcome card.

A peek at the inside:

Check out her Fun with Owls post here. 

There are a TON of great owl art activities on Pinterest that I plan on using. 
Check out my "Owl Love" board by clicking on this adorable little hoot:

I am planning on making this for my end of the year gift for students:

I bet you'll never guess what my new blog design will include! :)

HOOT! HOOT! 

What is your theme this year?

UPDATE!!! August 11, 2013
Check out my NEW Owl Accents by clicking 
here!

Take a Peek

Kindergarten Friends,

Here is a little peek at some of our centers. I have really enjoyed setting up our classroom, but something is missing . . . you! The classroom becomes so much more fun once you are here. Please hurry!

Love,
Mrs. Rider

P.S. I can’t wait to read, laugh, sing, write, draw, dance, cook, pattern, count, play, investigate, pretend, research, paint, build, sort, sculpt, publish, celebrate, discover, and learn with all of you.

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