Well hello blogging besties and fabulous teachers! After a blog hiatus and a laptop repair I am so happy to be back to blog world! Here's what's going on at First Grade Glitter and Giggles...
I got caught up on blog stalking today after being iced in (more on that in a minute!) and the one thing on my brain is...I'm thinking I need a blog makeover. I think it's time. I do feel like my blog represents my personality well, but I am loving some of the new cleaner designs. And of course all of those fabulous tabs and sparkly buttons sure would help with my obsession need for organization!! Now to shop for an update. LAWDIE!
Next up...this Texas weather!
No joke. I was in shorts and sandals on Saturday and then we had an ice storm on Sunday, complete with thunder-sleet. School was canceled today. I was actually bummed. I love Read Across America!!! I spent Sunday working on my daughter's costume and our team shirts and then got the cancellation notice. Normally postponing the celebration 1 day would be no biggie. However, I am scheduled for a workshop tomorrow. Yikes! Is there anyone else that would have anxiety about snacks coming, a campus dress up, and a read in when you aren't there? Yes, me too. But most of all, I'm sad to miss out on all of the fun. Which brings me to the...
Monday: Favorite Children's Author and Books...
I would have to say that Dr. Seuss is my all time favorite, but I feel like he is kind of in a category of his own. I have so many favorites that it's just so hard to narrow it down to a few. I'm just totally obsessed with children's books in general. In fact my DREAM job (other than teaching of course) would be to own a children's bookstore. Maybe I've seen "You've Got Mail" just a few too many hundred times, but the idea of something like The Shop Around The Corner just seems enchanting! Ok so back to my favorite author(s). I've narrowed it down to 3. These are the 3 that I just couldn't make it through my year without! In no particular order of course.
David Shannon!
My first David Shannon book was Alice The Fairy. I just giggled and giggled when I read that thing in college and I was hooked. Of course his David books are essential to any elementary classroom.
I met Peter Reynolds a few years back when he was a speaker at a workshop here in Texas. The one word that I think of when I think of Mr. Reynolds is INSPIRED. Not only did he inspire me, but his books and personal story inspire both teachers and students. The message in his books, The Dot and Ish (just to name a few), are so heart warming that I've shared both of these in a read aloud format at staff development (to adults!) and can easily tear up when reading them. They are just amazing. He is also the talented illustrator for books such as the Megan McDonald Judy Moody series and several Judy Bloom books. Not to mention..he has a bookstore,
The Blue Bunny! (See previously mentioned dream job above!)
Jane O'Connor
Seriously, you knew I had to have that coming. There's nothing more fitting to Glitter & Giggles than some Fancy Nancy! I use these books all of the time. So much in fact, that even my dapper gentlemen are fans! The connection to curriculum is so much fun. Vocabulary, colorful words in writing, sensory details...there are so many ways to incorporate these books. We just adore them. That's fancy for really, really like them!
Well there you go! It feels good to be back! See you again real soon.
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