AMSTI Videos

Keep in mind while viewing these videos that we are just beginning to become independent thinkers. I will continue to post, so you can watch our progress.

Kayden and Madeline's Moment






Seth gives Daniel a hand.

Cody works his way through the factors of 36.




Chase gets a little camera shy! :)

Seth forgets what he's looking for. :)

Number Puzzles and Multiple Towers

We have begun AMSTI math! The children are learning to become problem-solvers and thinkers. I am posting several pictures from Tuesday's math lesson. I will also be posting a few videos! I hope you enjoy watching your children as they begin to explore and fall in love with math!

Day One

We had a wonderful day today! Our class is full of interesting personalities! I learned a few things about my students today. Ryan S. loves history, so I am going to do my best to load him up with as much of it as possible. I have quite a few little chatter boxes, but they were so excited to be in class today! Anglia loves to draw, and I could tell her dad is involved in fire and rescue because she drew the LifeSaver helicopter. We started the year off with a bang! We have so much ahead of us! We will begin AMSTI math tomorrow. I can't wait to see the results! I also can't wait to see how much our little family is going to grow this year.

SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW!!!!!!

I am so excited!!!! Tomorrow begins a new exciting school year! A fresh batch of eager learners will walk through my classroom door in the morning!!! I can't wait!!!

Back to Work

I went to the school today and did a few things to get ready for my new students! Tomorrow is my official back to work day. I am sooooo excited to get another exciting year started. I got a lot done today, so tomorrow, I will get names on folders, notebooks, and other things. I can't wait until next week. I'm so excited that I can't sleep. I always do this on the night before I go back to work. I have so much going through my mind! Six more days to go! Enjoy what's left of your summer.

It's about that time!

The countdown has begun to another great school year! I am looking forward to welcoming a new group of smiling faces into my class. I have so many exciting things planned for this year. I'm will be at the school everyday next week getting my classroom ready. I don't have much to do, but there are things that need to be done! The summer was short, but it is time to get back to work!! See all of you soon!

Tannehill State Park

Daniel, Sawyer, Bryleigh, and I took a family trip to Tannehill State Park today. I am amazed by the beautiful places we have right here in Alabama. I really felt like I had taken a trip back in time as I watched the blacksmith work at his cabin and saw the water powered grist mill in action. I crave the simplicity of this era.

We hiked the nature trails and saw a few very busy squirrels. We splashed around in the frigid, babbling creek and watched some fishermen cast their bait over and over again hoping for a fish to tug at their lines. For this one day, I didn't have a single worry. I was carefree!

If you are searching for a beautiful, simple place to visit, I absolutely recommend Tannehill State Park. Wear your tennis shoes! There are several hiking trails to keep you busy and in touch with the nature around you.

AMSTI Training 2009-2010

I am super excited about finishing my last year of AMSTI training. Today was my last day, and I am exhausted and a bit overwhelmed. However, I am extremely excited about all of the cool things my class will be doing this year. In math, we will be doing so many more hands-on activities, and in science, we will be doing units on microworlds, variables, ecosystems, and solar energy. I can't wait to see how AMSTI changes me as a teacher this year, and I can't wait to see how it changes my students.

I've had a very busy summer, but I am ready to get back to school. Sawyer is headed to the 8 Year Old Dizzy Dean World Series in Southaven, Mississippi next week. I am having a great summer! I have read some pretty great books this summer. My booklist includes The Shack, The Vampire Diaries series, and Evermore. I have also been taking college classes this summer. I am working toward my Ed.S in Elementary Education.

I hope everyone is having a great summer!