B2S and Book Linky!

Today is my first day back to school!

I thought it was only fitting to join 

Third in Hollywood's first linky party!

 

Just click the button above to read everyone's great ideas!

I will be starting with a student teacher from the very first day of school. I plan on having him or her help me take a baseline of what our new firsties can do. It's actually a really great way to build relationships and our students LOVE being called back for their turn to "show what they know."

The assessment I perform is not too rigorous and most rising kindergarteners should be able to experience success with it, but it still gives me a heads-up just in case the summer slump hit particularly hard.

I use my Time for School Pack:

I printed out all the cards and recording pages 

(copied double-sided) and stored it in  poly zipper envelope. I use it every year and together, my student teacher (last year) and I got through the first grade classrooms in just over one week. There are 56 pages and the packet is only $3.00!

I'm also joining Mrs. Jump's Class Book Linky:

What is your favorite back to school read-aloud?

I love the tried and true First Day Jitters and also Chrysanthemum:

But this school year, I think I'm going to try something new
(to me):

We don't implement the program at our school, but I still would like to share the habits with the students I'm working with. Has anyone incorporated this book or The Leader in Me? I'd love to hear what you think!

Have a terrific Tuesday!