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.
6 comments:
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! :)
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!
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
Happy late birthday! :) Hope you had a good one.
(it was yesterday, right?)
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!
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?
Tell me what you think!