"Jitter" Juice!

Our first day was amazing! We have such a wonderful class this year! Today we read about a student who didn't want to get up and go to school. Her dad (so it appeared) was trying to get her up. Well, on the last page of the book we realized that it wasn't a student not wanting to get up for school. It was a teacher and her husband was trying to get her up to go to her new school. The children just sat there in amazement that teachers might actually be nervous about school starting as well.

So, after admitting I was so nervous today that I actually woke up way too early (go figure that), we made "Jitter Juice" to help take all of our first day of first grade "Jitters" away! It was actually an entertaining event. I thought it would be a wonderful idea to mix  two of the ingredients in a pitcher that has a built in "mixing handle". After just a few small "mixes"... Sprite and lemonade mix spewed out the spout and then through the lid. It was all over my table and floor. Needless to say, it was a sticky situation that turned into somewhat of an "Amelia Bedilia" type moment. The students were very caring and concerned about the mess. No problem! A mop bucket, a *few* paper towels along with some Clorox wipes and we were on our way to the Juice.

The students made little labels and glued them onto their cups and enjoyed a Jitter Juice Treat! They had a blast and I really think my "entertainment" along with the juice helped the "Jitters" go away!

**By the way, I will never put your child's face on the blog. I have the utmost respect for their safety and privacy.