Halloween time.

"Entering the web of learning"

The students loved doing Halloween activities.

The kindergarten class talked about what costumes they would wear.

The preschool students made jack o' lantern windsocks.

The TK class practiced their math skills with candy corn.

Munching math makes it fun!

A little "corny" fun.

The corn shed at the corn maze was a kid favorite!

All aboard!

The kids riding the cow train at the corn maze.

Our a-MAZE-zing field trip.

This fall, ABC School went to a corn maze for a field trip.

We took a hayride to the maze.

These boys teamed up and made it through the maze in record time.

After the maze everyone took a ride on the cow train.

The cow train rides through the maze.

The cow train was so much fun!

Everyone got to pick their own pumpkin.

This little sweetie couldn't decide which pumpkin to pick.

Pumpkins are the best.

We're farmers!

All of the kids loved seeing all of the farm animals.

The corn shed was one of the best parts of the trip.

The kids loved jumping and rolling around in the corn kernels.

After the corn shed, we went to race rubber ducks.

The kids pumped water and raced their ducks to the other side.

Pumping water is hard work.

Everyone had the best time!

Teacher Time.

Ms. Linda

It's time for another Teacher Time, when we sit down with one of the wonderful ABC teachers and learn a little more about them.  It's Ms. Linda's turn!

1.       Where are you from?    

Dayton, Ohio

2.       Family? Pets? 

I have three sons: 25, 22, 18 and I’m a new “empty-nester”.  I also have a poodle named Cleetis.  (The boys named him!)

3.       Education?

My undergraduate degree is from the University of Colorado in Boulder.  My graduate degree is from the University of Denver.

4.       Favorite color?

Purple!

5.       Favorite dessert?

Creme Brulee

6.       Favorite season or holiday and why?

Christmas – I love the family time and since I am from a very large family (9 children), it is a time to be with them.

7.       Favorite book/tv show/ movie/music?

I  like Bachelor/Dancing with the Stars, Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice.  I like any love story movie, and I listen to country music.

8.       Favorite part of teaching?

 I love being an SLP – everyday is different, I never get bored.  The smiles on the children’s faces light me up.  I love watching their progress, although I cry when they leave us (every time)!

October Pizza Night

Tonight ABC School had another fun Family Night. 

Ms. Linda answered several questions and shared

many helpful suggestions for working with the students at home:

1. Be concise with your language or directives.
2. Non-verbal language is "louder" than verbal language.
3. Using visuals (pictures, gestures, signs) may help the child to better comprehend.
4. Stick to your word; don't give in.
5. Consistency is key - make sure all adults are giving the same messages.
6. Structure and routines are important to follow, as they serve to comfort the child.
7. Be mindful that transitions, changes in routines/schedules, or surprises may upset the child.
8. Know what motivates the child and use it as reinforcement.
9. Be positive.
10. Remember to have fun with them - they are, after all, just children!

Fall Show and Tell.

This week's Show and Tell was all about autumn.

An "F" collage for fall.

These boys brought in two books about fall.

Football=Fall.

These two "squirrels" shared their pecans with the class.

Pumpkins are perfect for autumn show and tell.

And who can forget pretty leaves?  Not these students. 

They added some color to show and tell this week.