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August 25, 2012 by: Jennifer

Do what?

You all remember how I was super excited to share that I only had 13 kiddos?
Well, Karma came knocking and bit me in the proverbial buttocks.

Because of the high numbers in Kindergarten someone needed to move to Kindergarten.
That someone turns out to be me.
…Do what?
It is fine, really.  Everything will be fine. It will be good.  I mean, I volunteered to do it, for goodness sake!  It is a good thing.
 I am just feeling a little overwhelmed about saying goodbye to  my current class…removing all their names, pictures, etc. and then starting over to welcome a new class of Kinders.  DO you have any idea how much work that will be?  Yes, you do =)
And not to mention I haven’t taught K since 1998-99.   
I am not even really sure where to start, and the fact that it is just for one year sort of makes me not want to invest a ton of time and money into stuff.
But it will be fine,  it will be great.
Plus, you may have noticed that my blog got a little makeover!
It is different, but not too different, kwim?
It’s by DreamLike Magic (*love*) courtesy of a giveaway from Kindergarten Korner (*love*) 
Thank you Sarah and Alicia!!
For those of you reading on google reader, here is a peek at the new look:
I also got new buttons for the side:
So I have been working nonstop to get my room ready for Monday morning when my 17 new Kinders arrive and my 13 “week-old” firsties forget and come to my room by mistake.  Right now I need to go to school and work, so hugs and happy weekend to all of you!!!  
(serenity now, serenity now!!! …for all you Seinfeld Fans out there!!)

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  1. Kiah says

    August 25, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    I'll be thinking of you!! I hope it's a fairly smooth transition, that's got to be hard 🙁

    Best of luck!!!!

    Kiah
    kiah.m.berg@gmail.com

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  2. Mrs. Shelton says

    August 25, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    I love your makeover!!! Yay!!! You'll love kinder. I can't imagine having to move this late in the game, but good luck!!!

    Sarah
    Kindergarten Korner

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  3. Oceans of First Grade Fun says

    August 25, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    You will do great!!!! You're a fantastic teacher and everything will go smooth like butta!!!!
    Yolanda

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  4. Miss Foote says

    August 25, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    Good luck! I have had this happen to me twice…once I went from 1st to 3rd a week into school. The other time I went from 2nd to 2/3 blend three days before school started. Loving the makeover!

    Laurie
    Chickadee Jubilee

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  5. Ms. Patterson says

    August 25, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    Wow that is a lot of work to get done in a small amount of time

    I am excited though that you are coming back to kinder

    Pocket Full of Kinders

    Shuna P

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  6. sheila says

    August 25, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    Best wishes as you make this switch. I can't help feeling for those little firsties who thought they had you for a teacher and now don't. Poor things!

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  7. Kelley Dolling says

    August 25, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    OMG . . . now that's gettin' the rug pulled out from under ya. Hang on tight Jennifer. If you need anything, give us a shout!! Hugs . . . hugs . . . and more HUGS!

    Kelley Dolling
    Teacher Idea Factory

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  8. Lita Lita says

    August 25, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    Your new buttons look super cute! You are going to do great in kinder. You volunteered…WOW! Those kids are superlucky!

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  9. Lindsey (The Teacher Wife) says

    August 25, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    Wow! Good luck in Kindergarten! They will love you!

    I love the new blog design! 🙂

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  10. Miss Kindergarten says

    August 25, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    I love your new look (again lol)!!!! And at first I thought you meant you've been teaching them for 13 weeks!!

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  11. Elisabeth says

    August 25, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    I love the new blog design! Too cute! Good luck in Kindergarten!! You will do great! 🙂

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  12. Sarah says

    August 25, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    Best of luck. I hope the transition is smooth for you! (or at least as smooth as can be!) You're an awesome teacher so I think you'll do great no matter what grade it is! 🙂

    Sarah
    teachingiscolorful.blogspot.com

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  13. Ginger Snaps says

    August 25, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    You will be awesome! =) I love the makeover!

    Ginger Snaps

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  14. Laurie says

    August 25, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    I know that feeling!! I taught 3rd for 6 years and was moved to 1st. It was a difficult transition for me in the beginning but once I got going I quickly found I loved it too. A teammate told me, "A great teacher can teach any grade." I'm sure you'll be amazing.

    Laurie
    http://www.firstgradelyonsden.blogspot.com

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  15. Miss Nelson says

    August 25, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    I love K and love your new look. I hope the transition is a smooth one for you.

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  16. Stephanie Livers says

    August 25, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    Wow! I will be praying for you!! That's a quick change over!!

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  17. Kindergarten Myles says

    August 25, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    Sounds like an adventure. My first year in K, I was all set up for 2nd and in the afternoon of the day before the kids arrived, I moved to K and the K teacher to SpEd. We had the weekend to dismantle two rooms and set up again. But I'm still in K. Last year, I was to move to 3rd. I set up, wrote plans for 3rd and went on maternity leave. Then the day before I came back, I was moved to K. That time it took me longer to set up (bc I had more stuff). But I loved each class. Once you get your Ks, you'll love them as much as you still love your firsties. Here's to Smooth Sailing.
    Jenn

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  18. Kimberly Santana says

    August 25, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    Holy flip-flop batman. Way to stay cool…I'd be going crazy right about now! BTW- I love the new look…SO bright and cheerful…it makes me only slightly miss the chevron 😉

    Kimberly
    The Learning Tree

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  19. Kaci Hoffer says

    August 25, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    Jennifer, You will do wonderful! I for one and SUPER excited you will be heading down to kinder 🙂 Have a GREAT year!

    Kaci
    Mrs. Hoffer’s Spot

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  20. Lori Rosenberg says

    August 25, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    That was very nice of you to volunteer to help out your school. The good news is, you didn't have to teach kindergarten during the first week of school! That's always the hardest part! Have fun with your new class, new grade, and beautiful new blog design!

    Ѽ Lori
    Teaching With Love and Laughter
    luvyorkies@gmail.com

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  21. Kristin says

    August 25, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    Whoa!!!!!!! I hope you know I didn't mean for any of this to happen!!!!!!!
    You will be awesome and I love and admire how you volunteered!

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  22. Tanya says

    August 25, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    Oh boy! Good luck to you Girl!
    ☺ Tanya
    First Grade is Fantabulous!

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  23. Mrs. Reed says

    August 25, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    I love your blog and glad I found it. Sorry about your move. The same thing happened to me. I had to move form 3rd to K. I have found some great ideas to use with my class. Im your newest follower. Below is a link to my blog.
    Latoya
    Flying Into First Grade

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  24. Lisa says

    August 25, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    I know you must be stressed, but those little kinders will love you! I hope you have a good transition. Welcome back to Kindergarten!

    ~ Lisa
    Teaching Kindergarten Kiddos

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  25. Beth says

    August 25, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    Yikes! Best of luck on Monday. Those 17 kinders are lucky to have you!

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  26. Lovely Nina says

    August 25, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    Wow…what a big change! I've taught Kindergarten before and it is very different, but fun and enjoyable! Good luck in your new adventure, and all will turn out great! 🙂

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  27. 4321Teach says

    August 26, 2012 at 12:14 am

    Wow… That is great of you to volunteer. You will be amazing I am sure. Best of luck to you and your blog is super cute.

    Antoinette

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  28. Elizabeth says

    August 26, 2012 at 1:00 am

    Oh wow, Jennifer! I will be thinking of you as you transition to kindergarten. Best of luck to you!!!!
    Elizabeth

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  29. Mrs. Wheeler says

    August 26, 2012 at 1:03 am

    OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had a slight panic attack for you as I read your post! However, you will be great! I am sure you will still have wonderful ideas for us all! Best of luck in K!

    Megan
    Mrs. Wheeler’s First Grade
    Mrs. Wheeler TpT

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  30. Deniece Frideley says

    August 26, 2012 at 1:28 am

    Oh, I loved teaching Kinder! I loved seeing kids become readers!! I'm sure you'll love it once you get going. Although, I do think it's more hand-holding than I'm willing to do at this point in life (haha).

    ThatNewCrayonSmell

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  31. Jeannine says

    August 26, 2012 at 1:45 am

    Your students will be so lucky to have you as their teacher! You get to mold them from the start!:) Good luck with getting moved and ready for the first day!

    Jeannine
    Creative Lesson Cafe

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  32. Mrs. Wathen says

    August 26, 2012 at 2:00 am

    A lot of work, but you have so many fabulous ideas! The kinders will be lucky to have you:)

    Tammy
    The Resourceful Apple

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  33. Vickie says

    August 26, 2012 at 2:01 am

    I am so excited you're going to teach k!!! We need to have another meet up so you can tell us all about it. Good luck Monday!
    Vickie

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  34. Kerri and Lindsay says

    August 26, 2012 at 2:35 am

    WHOA! That is HUGE!! Don't worry girl, you can do it! And just think how prepared you will get them for first grade!!
    Hugs!
    Kerri B
    Teacher bits and bobs

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