Every family has their first day of school traditions. Some have a special meal, a picture taken on the front steps, a trip to the mall to shop for new clothes . . . My family has their first day of school tradition, too. Back to school at the McGuire's home means that the First Day of School Fairy will be making her annual visit. It's been happening since my oldest went off to his first day of Pre-K. That was 7 years ago! Since then, little brothers have grown up and been given ... VIEW POST
First Day of School Fairy Freebie
Setting Up For A Successful Year Of Daily 5 In Kindergarten
The beginning of the kindergarten year is such a blur. About halfway through it, you try to look back and figure out exactly how it all started. It gets difficult to remember the hard work and organization that it took to get your from there to where you are now, but by remembering the parts that went well and the parts that didn't, you can always improve each year. So I'm trying, desperately to make sure I document these first days of math stations and now Daily 5 Stations so I can adjust ... VIEW POST
All that’s left is the First Day Of School Fairy’s Arrival.
They're coming, they're coming…the kindersare coming! It’s time. Ready or not, tomorrow is the day . . . The first day of the new school year. I’m ready…kind of! My most stressful part of the day is dismissal and I think I have that covered. My ‘How We Get Home Board’ is done with almost all of the clothes pins where they belong. Tags are ready to be zip tied to backpacks. They won't be wondering off to the wrong bus if I have anything to say about it. (Those little ... VIEW POST
My first day of school tradition!
I have a little more than a month before my kinders coming bustin' through my front door, but I realize many of you are right on the brink of that 'first day mayhem fun.' While this has nothing to do with my classroom, I wanted to share with you a bit of a McGuire First Day of School tradition here in the North County. Anyone who knows me knows I love all things magical and mysterious that will keep my own children 'little' for as long as possible. It's why I do St. Patrick's ... VIEW POST
100th Day Stations
Hands down, one of my most favorite days of the year is definitely the 100th Day of School. But as excited as I am with this day, my students are over-the-top excited. So to curb their out-of-control enthusiasm, I create some fun, but very manageable 100th Day Stations. SETTING THE STAGE FOR FUN It is a celebration for goodness sakes, so I have always liked to make the day special and NOTHING sends kids into a tizzy of excitement like a simple banner and, of course, lots and lots of ... VIEW POST
St. Patrick’s Day Ideas
I was recently asked when I was scheduling an appointment if March 17th was a 'high holy day' in my family. I don't know why anyone would think that just because I have the last name of McGuire that St. Patrick's Day would be more special than any other day in my home. The truth is . . . it's not only a HUGE holiday at the McGuire household but it's an EPIC day (and month) in my classroom as well. I know, I know . . . some folks wonder 'why does every holiday have to be a party or something ... VIEW POST
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