Mystery Can

Simone was so super excited because it was her 2nd turn with The Mystery Can from school. The children take turns and she has been planning on what to bring since her last turn. She loves that her Teachers do this.

Here are the three clues Simone wrote down:

"1. It is made of glass.

2. It is from China.

3. It has a design on each sides."

She even took our napkins and carefully wrapped it so it would not brake.

Red Plate Day

(Yes Simone loves to show everyone her tooth that is almost falling out, it gives me goose bumps!)

Simone had another Red Plate Day at school because she moved up another reading level.

She was so excited.

We also learned some good strategies from her Teacher so we could help her more at home. At times Simone will get pretty hard on her self and helping her learn to read at home can be frustrating........hard to admit but true.

Some of the things that we learned that really helped her are: doing a picture walk first, staying some vocabulary words first, have her read to our dog, Sophie or a stuffed animal before we read together, keep the book at home for another night and try again if she gets frustrated. After trying all of these strategies it REALLY helps.

I love seeing her little smile above.

I also want to remember her planner this way below. Every night she checks off what she completes or talks about at home.

The note from her "pretty teacher who loves to shop at Target."

Mrs. P

Here Simone is with her Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. P.

She has made Simone's Kindergarten Year so much fun!!!

She is a very hard working teacher and so sweet to the children.

You can see how Simone snuggles into her even though she did not want me to take this photo in front of couple of my PE helpers.

Thanks Mrs. P for a great year, all the fun and setting the standards high.

I am in a bit of denile that she is moving on and her year with you is over. It was also extra special to have her as Simone's teacher because she is also a good friend of mine and we have been through a lot together. Can't believe that we have been working together for 9 years now! Are we (I) that old, LOL!