I am so impressed with how smoothly our class has transitioned to second grade. Even though in second grade we have a little less "play time" and more work time, the students have been excited about our assignments and have had great behavior these past weeks. We have been moving fast in math, but are still taking time to review math facts like combinations of ten. This year, we have fun new centers like Tens Go Fish, and Tri-Fact-A. I am so happy to see students who were shy and anxious about school at the beginning of last year, come into school this year confident and with strong friendships. I am seeing the benefits of looping with a class, and I am so happy these children are the ones I get to do it with.