Earning Pennies for Market

The Yellow Pod will be having a market May.  We will be making rainforest items to sell to other classes.  The children will also have a chance to go to the other classes to buy items that they have made.  After Spring Break, the children will have an opportunity to earn pennies for the market.  We have been learning about banks and money.  We read Benny’s Penny’s and Ben’s Saving’s Account.  We brainstormed ways that the children can earn money at school.  We also brainstormed some fines.  The children have to give me pennies if they get a fine.  We are currently working on a bank in our room. 





Walk About Puppets

Bob Parsons, of Walk About Puppets, came to AEEC. He performed Goldilocks and the Three Bears for our children. They absolutely loved his performance! Mr. Parsons shared with the children how he makes his puppets and his sets after the show was over. 



Valentine Box Decorating Contest

In February we had a Valentine Box Decorating Box.  Each child in the class participated and created some incredible boxes.  The category winners were:

Most Creative

Best Theme

Most Colorful

Cutest

Prettiest

Best Character

Best of Show





AU Golf Reader

On Tuesday, February 7th, Will McCurdy, from the Auburn University golf team, came and read to our class.  He read The Lima Bean Monster and Sally Jean the Bicycle Queen.  The children really enjoyed it and he even answered a few questions about golf afterwards.  He also posed with our class for a picture.

Auburn University Regional Airport

On September 29, we took our field trip to the Auburn University Regional Airport.  We had a fantastic time and learned a lot of information about airports and airplanes.  (A special thanks to Mr. Bill Hutto and the rest of the airport staff for taking your time to help our learners!)  We arranged five stations for the children, but ended up with a bonus! 

New School Year

Welcome to our new school year!  I know that your children are off to a great start in the hands of Mrs. Jan Beard, a veteran kindergarten teacher.  I am currently on maternity leave with my sweet baby, Wesley, but will be back to school very soon. 

I plan to use this blog to update you on things that are happening in our classroom.  Check back throughout the year for updates on our trip to the Amazon Rainforest as well as other activities!

Walk About Puppets

On Friday, February 18th, Bob Parsons of Walk About Puppets came to AEEC!  He presented the puppet show "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" to our students.  He did a great job!  First, he taught us some sign language, then performed and ended with a question and answer session on how he created the puppets and props.  The kids really enjoyed the show.