http://kentuckyclassroom.org/vfields A Glimpse into Mrs. Fields' Classroom Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:47:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Play Dough Recipe             Today in social studies, we created Navajo pots using play dough I made with my grandmother’s recipe.  Here’s the recipe, in case you would like to use it.  It is MUCH cheaper than buying it, and I know I loved it dearly as a kid!  J Grandma Burge’s ... http://kentuckyclassroom.org/vfields/2008/09/18/play-dough/ Well, it's been a wonderful week again!  The kids are so motivated to learn!  They seemed to have fun with our "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh" song this week.  I know I loved to sing it as a kid.  They got to listen to Allan Sherman, the artist who wrote the ... http://kentuckyclassroom.org/vfields/2008/08/21/another-great-week/ I have had requests from several parents for the Specials Schedule, so here it is: Day 1 - Art Day 2 - PE/Music Day 3 - Music/PE Day 4 - Writing Day 5 - Technology/Guidance Day 6 - Technology/Library Today, Monday, August 18th is Day 4. http://kentuckyclassroom.org/vfields/2008/08/18/our-specials-schedule/ What a great first week!  The kids are so excited and motivated to learn!  It just makes a teacher so happy!  :-)  This second week of school, we will begin easing into our regular schedule.  This Monday we have also begun passing out money as incentives.  Right now, each child ... http://kentuckyclassroom.org/vfields/2008/08/18/a-great-first-week/ Wow!  Orientation last night was so fun!  I had 22 out of 25 families show up, so that was very exciting.  It's always very hectic, but I love meeting my students and their families.  I am sure we'll be getting to know more of each other in the future.  I will ... http://kentuckyclassroom.org/vfields/2008/08/12/a-fun-night/ Well, I haven't been so great at the summer blogging, but I hope to get back into the swing of things soon.  School is literally just around the corner - can you believe it????  We'll be seeing each other very soon! I wanted to let you know about some things coming ... http://kentuckyclassroom.org/vfields/2008/07/21/a-busy-summer/ Hi all, Well, it's been forever since my last blog!  Sorry about that.  The last part of the school year really did me in!  I hope everyone is having a fun, relaxing break.  Mine has been pretty busy.  I'm taking a class, teaching a class, and trying to clean my house!  ... http://kentuckyclassroom.org/vfields/2008/06/15/summer-time/ Hi all!! I meant to get a newsletter out today, but it just didn't happen. I know the second graders are not testing, but it sure feels like we are. Things have been a little crazy here at Dixie! I wanted to let you know about our crazy ... http://kentuckyclassroom.org/vfields/2008/04/18/testing-the-next-two-weeks/ Parents, I just received this information in an e-mail today.  I know some parents have asked about tutoring for their child during the summer.  Apparently, the Carnegie Center has some very good opportunities for this summer.  Call the phone number below for more information. 2008 Summer Tutoring Program at the Carnegie ... http://kentuckyclassroom.org/vfields/2008/04/09/some-good-tutoring-information/ I showed this video to part of the classes today, and I told them I would put it on my blog for them.  I hope you enjoy it!!   It took MANY hours of hard, hard work!!!!  Mayan Video http://kentuckyclassroom.org/vfields/2008/04/07/mayan-video-as-promised/