This month we have been learning about friendship and showing kindness. I like to write down goals for each of my students and I also make teacher goals to improve and grow as an educator. My goal this month may seem simple but I have seen it have an impact in years past so I am implementing it once again. My goal is to give each student three hugs a day and say "I love you once a day". There are 19 school days in Febrary. If your child comes to school every day this month they will hear I love you 19 times and receive 57 hugs. Students will be at school 80 hours a week. They need to know that when they are at school and they are in a safe place and with people that love them. We have introduced Itchy's Alphabet in our classroom. The students start off by learning one letter at a time. Each week letters ours are added. Student start off each lesson by matching the new picture to the new letter that they are learning. I understand that many students have already master the skill of being able to name letters this program also works on letter sounds and strengthening students ability to identify the beginning sounds in words.Kids love dressing up during centers. I would love for them to have more options while playing. If you have any dress up clothes or old costumes that you would like to donate to the class please send them to school with your child.
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