Fun Stuff

I'm a smidge excited for next week.

Because

1. I haven't seen my Kinder Kids in 9 days

2. I've been inspired by Instagram to up the fun factor for the 4-day week

The kids will need a list of theme words, so we will create a cool anchor chart first thing. (The eggs look a little like ghosts!)

We will practice "predicting" with each book we read.

These eggs have tiny objects in them. (Not my idea, it was a carry-over from the teacher who used to be in my room).

These papers will hang in the "kitchen" and hopefully spur some creativity and writing.

Other ideas...

*use jelly beans with our tens-frame/adding to ten during math

*talk the science teacher into doing a Peep STEM activity

*have an egg hunt (with LOADS of parental assistance)

But, to start Monday morning, a great big hug and smile and then some time to talk and share about our Spring Breaks. I wonder how I could use a Kagan structure to up the engagement and practice social skills...

Research

As I finish up (yes, I'm in the last class) my Masters' coursework I find myself in "Action Research."

I also find myself in a bit of a panic. Research is difficult. It is time consuming. I must site resources in APA.

However, as I take one step at a time, I also find that this research is totally up my ally (except the works sited part). 

Here's the current plan, in the very earliest stage (I haven't even developed good questions yet!):

We are about to start a math unit on teen numbers--compose, decompose, really understand them. I wonder how technology and "fun" and engaging activities may increase learning.

Anyone with helpful advise as I being this?

Research to look at?

A classroom to work with me?

I'll be back soon with a contextual summary!