A Kindergarten Smorgasboard Five For Friday

Happy Friday! I just wrapped day one of a two day training. Tomorrow is day two. Yep, Saturday. BUT I must admit that I am super excited about this technology initiative happening in our district! I won’t give ya all the details, but after completing 8 online modules (4 hours total) every teacher in our district will receive a laptop. I am being trained as one of the All-Star Trainers so I am one of the leaders in the plan! Super exciting! The online PD model is what our district is moving to so that PD can now be personalized! Seriously, pretty cool stuff. AND yesterday the President Of The United States said that our district was a model for the nation! It’s nice to be recognized!

Since it’s Friday, I am linking up with Doodlebugs for Five For Friday! Here are five snapshots of my week…

Ole Blue has been my faithful and trusted companion for 7 years! We’ve been through 4 classrooms together. Lots of burned fingers. And some serious glitter. He will be sadly missed. BUT now I can buy a new glue gun. I wonder if they make pink sparkly ones?!?!?!?!?!?

Speaking of sparkle, my amazing friend Robin is here in Tennessee from California to welcome home her son from Afghanistan and she visited my classroom this week and brought me this. People it’s the mantra of my life. Keep calm and sparkle! It ain’t nothin to stress about….just sparkle! SPARKLE! SPARKLE! And never let anyone diminish your sparkle. If they do, send them my way and I’ll set them straight!

I am beyond impressed with how our penguin research journals are going! Seriously…my little ‘staches are penguin experts! I love how they’re engaged and asking for to work on their journals. I foresee more of these research journals in the future!

Here is the new classroom. It’s bigger and better! When I walked in Monday I felt some stress melt away because we finally have a classroom that can handle the way we teach and learn. LOVE IT!

And finally, ME!

If you’ll indulge me…I must address something a little personal…buckle up, it’s a tear jerker! (OK, that might be dramatic…but that’s how I roll!)

I just want to say that I am so thankful for each and every person who reads this crazy, manly, glittery and random rambling blog. I am honored by your support and encouragement, your words, your comments, your ideas and your questions and your criticisms. I am humbled that you trust me as a professional to use my ideas and creations with your students. I am especially honored that you accept me for me and allow me to be me and share my life inside and outside of the classroom with you. Writing this blog and connecting with so many amazing people is truly an honor and a privilege that you have given me. I love ya all and am honored to be among an amazing group of supportive, encouraging, accepting, tolerant, intelligent, passionate, creative, and fun teachers. Ya’ll are simply the best. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for allowing me to simply be me.

And if anyone steals your sparkle, you know where to send them….Nobody messes with my friends. Nobody!

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Greg Smedley-Warren

Howdy, I am Mr. Greg. I have been teaching for 11 years. I spent a year teaching fifth grade, two years in second grade and am now in my 9th year in Kindergarten. Kindergarten is my passion and my calling but honestly, that wasn’t how it started. Read the whole story >

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Heather Langley February 1, 2014 at 12:35 am

Great post! I soooooooo wanted to say, “ha, I beat you to Five for Friday”, but I don't want to steal your glitter, but…… I was a little excited when I saw your post show up right behind mine 🙂 I'm excited to hear more about your districts program, I hope you share more in the future! Heather @Learning with Mrs. Langley 🙂

Heather Langley February 1, 2014 at 12:35 am

Steal your sparkle….I'm such a dork!

Confessions of a Teaching Junkie February 1, 2014 at 12:44 am

We'll said, Greg! We love you EXACTLY the way you are!

Shelley- TheWriteStuff February 1, 2014 at 12:44 am

I loved reading this Greg. You are an inspiration to many people. Thanks for sharing your positiveness with us all week after week. We definitely see life the same way. 🙂 Keep on shining my friend!
🙂
Shelley
The Perksof Teaching Primary

Deanna Jump February 1, 2014 at 12:54 am

Greg, YOU are amazing! Sparkle on my friend!

Erin February 1, 2014 at 12:59 am

What a sweet post Greg. Your enthusiasm and passion is contagious! Thank you for sharing some of your sparkle with all of your readers!!!
Erin
Short and Sassy Teacher

Jenea Midgett February 1, 2014 at 1:03 am

Greg, you are so easy to LOVE! Just like glitter you spread your love far and wide! Than you for being so generous to share so much with so many of us! Would love to meet you in person someday!!!

Heather LeBlanc February 1, 2014 at 1:08 am

You inspire me so much! If anyone tries to steal YOUR sparkle, just send them MY way 🙂 Keep sparkling, my friend!

Aimee V. February 1, 2014 at 1:23 am

Your smile makes the world a happier place! Thanks for being you!

Aimee
aimee@vanmiddlesworth.org
Pencils, Books, and Dirty Looks

Tiffani Mugurussa February 1, 2014 at 1:44 am

Great post Greg- Sparkle on…

Annette S. February 1, 2014 at 1:53 am

I am truely saddened to hear about the death of your glue gun. I know that when you have bonded ???? with something it's hard to see it go…in the trash. When the respectable amount of time has passed may I suggest a cordless glue gun. It's a whole different word being portable.
Sparkle on…

Robin Harris February 1, 2014 at 2:05 am

How have I not been following you??
My glue gun died recently too and with a huge spark, no less! Very scary!!
Keep sparlin'!
Robin
The Bomb-Diggity Classroom

A Rocky Top Teacher February 1, 2014 at 2:06 am

Love the last line.

The end.

-Sarah
A Rocky Top Teacher

Em Hutchison February 1, 2014 at 2:42 am

Thank you! Great post.
Em

Mrs. Solis February 1, 2014 at 3:10 am

OMG, I just love reading your blog posts. I have the same blue glue gun, lol…so old but it's still works for me. Can't wait to see how your new glue gun will look! Have a great weekend!:)

Alma
Mrs. Solis Teaching Treasures

Mr. Hughes February 1, 2014 at 3:10 am

Glad I know you! You are always making me laugh, and I need that! Sparkle on my friend- YOU ROCK!

lorena February 1, 2014 at 3:10 am

Hugs! 🙂

angie February 1, 2014 at 3:16 am

Well if you ever get to St. Louis, email me so you can meet up with 4 of the zaniest, craziest preschool and kindergarten teachers ever! We so cool our kids are gifted.
One of the Kg. teachers had her class measuring with mustaches today and who just happens to pop in her room- the asst. superintendent. He thought it was fabulous.!
apisciot1125@gmail.com We would love to have you visit! 🙂

Crystal a.k.a. Foxy February 1, 2014 at 3:21 am

Greg, I can be having the worst day ever, then read your posts, smile and remember why I do what I do. I just hope to have a tiny amount of the *sparkle* you give to the world. 🙂

Growing Firsties February 1, 2014 at 3:35 am

Love you. MCC.

Heather L February 1, 2014 at 4:48 am

You are a rock star teacher and person, Greg! Keep wowing everyone with your positive attitude and intelligence!

Erica Bohrer February 1, 2014 at 6:52 am

<3 you Greg and all your glittery mustache awesomeness!

robyn February 1, 2014 at 1:29 pm

Your posts are the best! I truly wish you taught in my building!

Holly February 1, 2014 at 1:39 pm

And you know we've always got YOUR back too…because nobody steals YOUR sparkle!

Sparkle On!
Holly
Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade

Heather S. February 1, 2014 at 2:04 pm

Very well written! You are wonderful, and I love your new sign!! I need one in pink, although the purple is pretty wonderful also! Definitely don't let anyone steal your sparkle!

Heather S.

Matt Sutton February 1, 2014 at 2:40 pm

Very, very well said Greg! In fact, I'd like to borrow some sparkle for some of my colleagues.
Also–the room looks great!

Matt
Digital: Divide & Conquer

Sue February 1, 2014 at 3:13 pm

Thanks Greg for the pick me up. You are just what I need to read to keep the sparkle alive when at times I feel it diminishing! Can't believe how neat your glue gun looks mine could take lessons from yours :)!

Sandy Welch February 1, 2014 at 4:56 pm

I look forward to your posts every week. You make me smile and have helped make my teaching better. I'm always so impressed and can feel your genuine enthusiasm for teaching. You're the best!

Deedee Wills February 1, 2014 at 9:25 pm

Nicely said! Now sparkle on!

Collaboration Cuties February 1, 2014 at 11:39 pm

Hey Greg!!
I'm so jealous of your pink SPARKLE sign!! Adorbs!!!! I'm so glad you never let anyone steal your sparkle because your sparkle (and glitter) rubs off on everyone else and makes them sparkle even brighter, too!!
Sparkle on!!
Amanda
Collaboration Cuties

Everyone deServes to Learn February 1, 2014 at 11:39 pm

I love sparkly things and you are one of my favorites! Your posts always make me smile!

-Maria
Everyone deServes to Learn

Leanne Baurs Creative Classroom February 2, 2014 at 2:09 am

Great post, Greg! You are the BEST! 🙂

quiltmom February 2, 2014 at 2:36 am

It is important to celebrate one's talents- Greg- You bring much to your children,colleagues, and fellow professionals. Your sparkle and passion for teaching reminds me why I became a teacher many moons ago. Thanks for reminding me of the value and importance of my sparkle- sometimes it is more like a little twinkle but I am working at it… :o)

Ali Ellis February 2, 2014 at 8:00 pm

I can't tell you how much I enjoy restrung your blog! I love trying out all your zaney ideas! Each one of them is better than the last! If you make your way out to sunny AZ, I'll show you how we do sparkle! 🙂

Karyn February 6, 2014 at 3:38 am

Greg I simply love and adore you! You always make my day! Keep sparkling!

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