August 1

I just found out that I will be teaching FIRST grade again this year. Long story, but I'm so excited and grateful.

I think my theme is going to be a beach theme. It's calming and I can use it to feel like summer all year. I don't think I will go all out theme, but for some key parts I'm going to start with it.
I like the idea of "Look whose digging into First Grade?" or " What a Great Catch".

Lakeshore had a cute paper plate beach scene they did at the store the other day that I think I can incorporate on one of the first days.

I need to plan the routines in my class too. We will be using PBIS, so I have rules already set up. I also add fish or shells to move up or down into the ocean.

I'll do tables and each table will start with a team name. The table with the most tally's at the end of the week, gets PBIS tickets. I also need to create a beach theme calendar page for August/September for their take home folders.

So many ideas in my head, I've got to get myself organized.