I stayed for about 3 hours after school on Friday to start setting up the LaSota campsite. I went home and swore that I would go in this weekend to finish- yet I didn't- OOPS! :) That means that I need to get up super early and go in before work tomorrow. It is always so much fun to see their little faces on the first day of camp. I always hear a lot of "WOAH!","Did you see that???" Which makes the multiple hours of work totally worth it! I always have wanted to change my classroom theme monthly and get the same kind of reaction. Sadly- unless I win the lottery and can hire an assistant or have teenage children to bribe- it probably won't ever happen! :)
I took some pictures of my unfinished room on Friday to share with you. :)
Alright, this is missing my camping chair, sleeping bag and cooler. (Where I keep our daily snacks.)
I hang these from the ceiling.
My kids make scenery to help set the mood. These are some of the highlights.
Isn't it cute? This is new from Oriental trading! :)
This is new too! I didn't take a picture of my old construction paper one. It was so sad.
My ornery side comes out with these. I will place them on student sleeping bags or sometimes even in them. ;)
This is my favorite part of camp and the idea is COMPLETELY borrowed from where I student taught. A few weeks before camp, we send home a secret package and ask parents to write letters to their child while they are at "camp." The students have a ball with this and have to write back each day. Parents get REALLY creative with their letters. "The dog has been sleeping on your bed." One of my kiddos LOVES, I mean REALLY LOVES Legos. She told me that she cut out a Lego man picture and wrote the letter all in Lego lettering from his Lego man. I can't wait to read it! :)
The students write a daily journal entry at the end of each day.
I purchased plant and animal track rubbing plates years ago and the students create a nature guide that they can use over the summer. :)
I have a bee, ladybug and butterfly. Students are given one of these and they write their name on it. This is how I assign learning groups for the week.
Some of my read aloud books for the week.
I have 2 more movies but I must have misplaced them last year! The Guide to Camping is a little silly but VERY informative! It teaches all about proper campsite set up, how to handle food, garbage bags etc.
I also just submitted an updated for common core standards Marshmallow Madness item to TPT. It has 4 pages of math using mini-marshmallows, a writing prompt and a website and questions to answer.
The first three people to comment with their email will receive it for free! :)
I have my work cut out for me for Monday morning to finish my room! Regardless of what I accomplish- they will still be excited!
Have a great week!
Cute ideas! Love the Oriental Trading poster! :)
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What a hoot! Your kids are gonna LOVE next week.
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Love the little fire! and I see you're from Ohio!? I teach in Cleveland... where are you??
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Camping week sounds like lots of fun!! I am sure the kids will always remember it. I know these kinds of things make for extra work for the teacher, but it's what the kids always remember about being in your class. Have fun camping!! I am your newest follower.
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