The Money Train :)

Can't sleep, so I decided I would post on here! I found out today one of my kids with swine flu is not coming back to LCI. He is still in the hospital and his mom is afraid he will be made fun of when he comes back. So now I am down to 8. It is so nice have such a small class size. If only things could be like that everywhere.....haha, I know.... it will never happen (wishful thinking).
I am enjoying my class more and more everyday. They have gotten very respectful, and really seem to enjoy learning in my classroom. I started a new reward system today called the "J-Room Money Train". It is a train that the children must fill with "J-Room Dollars". Once the train is full with $30.00, they get a party or a treat. The individual reward system the school has in place seems to work, but I think instilling a group effort with my class will do some good. I will post pictures of the chart I made (it's pretty adorable) and I'll keep you posted on how it is working:)

P.S I think I am going to Japan this weekend to get my Visa....finally....YAY!!!