The Period!

So - I've been teaching my Kindergarteners what a period at the end of a sentence is. I don't think it's technically in the curriculum for Kindergarten but I'm always using one when I write on the board and they should know why and what it is right? Anyways, I'm always telling them that a period is used when writer's need to stop their thoughts so that their story can make sense. I've gone into quite a lot of detail about it and I thought  that they were catching on to the concept - I have to say I was pretty proud of myself. Well, it just goes to show you that pride goeth before a fall because on Monday while we were doing our stories for Melba writes I was helping Ally construct her sentence. I was curious as to the placement of her period so I questioned her about it. The young man sitting next to her leaned over and said, "Mrs. Franklin I know why Ally put her period there?" To this comment I inquired, "Jeff, why do you think Ally put her period there?" His reply was all too serious and so adorable. With a straight face he replied, "Because she said that she needs to stop there so she can go use the restroom." I guess we still need to work a little bit longer on the whole "period" concept. I had to have a little laugh though - to myself of course!

September Student of the Weeks!!

Congratulations to Laura Forsgren and Jeffrey Fahey for being awarded as my student of the weeks for the month of September. These two students set a great example for the rest of the class. They are always on task, they are kind to others and they are extremely respectful in the school environment. Great job you two!!!!!!!

Laura

Jeffrey