The Connected Casa: 2015

Welcome to all of my Casa parents old and new! It's been awhile (like a whole year!) since I've blogged and I'm so happy that I have the time to sit down and get back at it. I think its a wonderful way for you to stay connected to the our classroom and see what your children are spending their days doing. The first month of school is flying by and already we have so much to share with you. The children have enjoyed reviewing lessons from last year, learning how to read a map and most of all, apple tasting! Our days are busy and we've already started into a great routine. Our French time is now in the afternoon and the children are lucky to get four French classes a week. Mme Darby keeps them busy singing french songs, playing games and learning lots of new vocabulary. Lately I've been hearing about 'pommes'! Each Wednesday the children have been enjoying a yoga class taught by yours truly. They all get excited for this so it is something I plan on doing throughout the year. On Friday's we get a visit from Mr. Tannahill and his guitar (or whatever instrument he fancies that day!) and last week they had their first music class. It was a big hit and will continue throughout the year as well. Here are a few pictures from the first few weeks of school. Please feel free to comment at the end of the blog and share it with your friends and family members!

The cast of characters for 2015-2016

Speedy was sure happy to see his friends!

Ailey is learning her cursive letters using our Wet-Dry-Try activity

The girls had to check and see if any new items had been added to 'I Spy'. To their delight there has been!

Miss Emily made us lavender scented play-doh. Great to get those fingers working!

Making words with our moveable alphabet!

Miss Kelly celebrated a birthday so the Casa's went on the sly and made her a card. Miss Emily Rowcliffe is in this picture. She is a new teacher at the school and we're delighted to have her here each day!

Parishey making bubbles!

Some things never change. . . like the fact that the Casa's love carrot cutting! I spend my days with a bunch of little rabbits!! Maybe this is why they're so good a bunny breathing in yoga class!