Mrs. Swanson joined us this afternoon for writing and social studies. I think she was blown away by the incredible sentences written by the kindergartners. We talked about using "I statements" when you have a problem with a peer. Instead of blaming someone else for the way you feel, such as "you made me mad," students should say, "I feel angry because..." We also talked about it being okay to tell the other person what you want them to do instead, such as, "I feel angry because you cut in front of me in line. I want you to go back to your spot." We also practiced letter formation and spelling.

Tomorrow is "tennis shoe Tuesday."