The many definitions of "Green."

Myself and some other teachers at school are heading up a recycling program at my school this year. So, I'm trying to educate my five year olds on what it means to be "green." We've been recyling for a few weeks now, and we've talked about it, but I wanted to make sure that they realized the importance of it all. So, I read this really great book called My Class is Going Green. It was actually written by a Kindergarten class, which made it even better because my kids could relate and see that even at their age, they can make a difference. So, ANYWAY, before I read the book I asked, "Who can tell me what it means to be green?" I got some silly answers, but the BEST response was, "That's the color you get before you barf!" I had to laugh at that one! I appreciated the honesty, and I'm hoping that after the book and the lesson, that my kids can tell you the REAL definition of green! :0)

Just another day in the life of a Kindergarten teacher.

Jennifer :0)

1, 2, 3, 4....

Yesterday morning Kelly's class came in for an hour while she observed a lesson. Seeing as that teaching a math lesson to 42 five year olds in one room would be next to impossible, I went to put on a Magic School Bus instead. Well, as luck would have it, United Streaming wasn't working. I was forced to turn it on PBS Kids, even though "watching TV" at school goes against everything I stand for. Luckily, Sesame Street was on...at least it's educational. This segment for introducing the number four came on. I LOVE this song and I LOVE it even more that Feist did a remake for Sesame Street. It made me smile.




I'm now encouraged to search YouTube for all the songs that Sesame Street did for 1-10 to intro. these numbers for next year. What can I say? I'm a fan of Sesame Street.

Jennifer :0)