Saturday, September 20

I'm alive!

So yes... I am still here.

Thanks to my wonderful husband for filling you all in on our lives. I actually just acted busy, so that he would be forced into writing on the blog, I think he is a much more talented writer, so FINALLY I got him to do a post.

Anyway, I have been pretty busy lately teaching a whole bunch (and I mean a whole bunch...like 30) 9 and 10 year olds. I won't lie... it's a lot of work, but it is all worth it. Teaching brings me so much joy. Here are some of the highlights thus far:

  • I have a diverse class, with 4 students who speak Hebrew, about 4 that speak Spanish, a German and Russian speaker and some Asian languages too!
  • My Autistic student and Down syndrome students keep me pretty busy, but it is really cool to see 10 year olds be such wonderful friends and helpers to these two students.
  • one student told his parents "Mrs. Jones is so nice, she has never gotten mad!"...but maybe he just hasn't seen that side of me yet...ha.
  • I survived the dreaded Curriculum Night, where I had to stand and address a room full of silent parents.
  • There is nothing better than hearing one of the students say, "wow this is SO cool!" while doing some lesson.
The first year of teaching is definatly tough and very time consuming (my poor husband) but it is also VERY rewarding and worth it! Hopefully the year just keeps going well!

6 comments:

Diana Hulme said...

OOOH - I wish I could come into your class & see how you've set everything up. Being a teacher sounds like SO MUCH FUN. I know, I know, it's probably hard too, but I think the benefits would definitely outweigh the negatives. I'm a little jealous! :)

Janelle said...

Being a mother of kids in school has given me a HUGE insight and appreciation for teachers!!! I love all you teachers out there and commend you for the time you spend teaching our children and shaping tomorrow's leaders, teachers, inventors, and moms and dads!

Whit, Lindsey, Jonas, and Maggie said...

Again, way jealous! I sometimes really wish that I were back in the classroom. However, I did not really enjoy my first year until the end. I'll love to check in at see how things are going! I love school stories, Whit could tell you all of mine as I would tell him every little detail of my day.
Lindsey

Diana Hulme said...

Happy late birthday! :) Hope you had a good one.
(it was yesterday, right?)

Katie said...

I can't wait to see pictures of your classroom, I bet it is so cute. I am sure the Curriculum night was a challenge. I bet you are looking forward to Parent Teacher conferences as well! I desperately need a fallish background for my blog!

Diana Hulme said...

Ok, I've commented 3 times on this post...that means it's time for a new one...how bout some pictures of that classroom?