Back in the Groove

Back to school for the first time in 2 weeks.  Christmas break sure was fun!!

Christmas Party ~ 1st Grade

I was fortunate to be able to attend Cooper's Christmas party this year.

my sweet boy!

the class had a pancake breakfast party

delicious!

talking with a friend

Cooper and Mom

playing build a snowman

Cooper won the first round

next was the face painting session...Cooper opted not to do this

instead, he played Heads Up with Ms M

his group then moved on to story time

they also played Break the Ice

Finally, Cooper was the bingo-caller

Ms M's 1st Grade Class

2014-2015

acting silly

Thanksgiving Play

Today, Cooper's 1st Grade class put on a Thanksgiving program for their families.  First, they had a dress rehearsal for 3 of the other 1st grade classes, the principal and assistant principal.

Cooper was an Indian in the program

 talking to friends before the show begins

 trying not to smile for the camera!

 precious boy

 singing a few songs

 Mom and her best boy

 Cooper and his teacher, Ms M

 Cooper made the Great Choice Board today!!

 I.Love.This.Boy!

I have the entire program on video, unfortunately it's too large to fit on the blog.

First Grade Field Trip - Smoky Mountain Heritage Center

Cooper had his first ever school field trip today - and I was able to go with him.  Four of the first grade classes visited the Smoky Mountain Heritage Center in Townsend, TN.  As Cooper put it, they were going to learn about the old days...like the 1970s!!

a little school work before the trip begins

 his first ride on a school bus

listening intently to the guide

 sitting in church!

a church from the 1890s

 a typical house for a family of four

 learning how to make corn cob darts

 letting them fly!

 a typical barn

 ready...set...throw

 Love his face!

 throwing for accuracy

 Cooper hit the target!

 Ms M's Class 2014-15

 reading in the outhouse

 me and my boy

 remember...this is only 4 of the 18 1st grade classes at Cooper's school!!!

 the kids all helped shake the mason jar to make butter

 each child had to do a chore...Cooper's was to sweep the front porch

 tasting the butter they made...Cooper said it was the best thing he'd ever eaten!

 they all made button strings

 and practiced with the wheel & hook