Today was my first day teaching. They just through me right in, head first. I can see that I have my work cut out for me. After surveying the classroom, the children's files and the planning that the previous teacher had done...and after talking to my mentor teacher...who teaches a grade called primary readiness which is between kindergarten and grade one....I realize that I must begin as if it were September.
My first plan of action is to test the children and my super fantastic TA has offered to help me. Also, the classroom needs to be rearranged so that it isn't so...wild. And organizing is going to be a time eater upper.
But the kids. Wow. They have already made this whole thing worth it. They are so independent...getting dressed on their own for outside, eating at the table nicely, moving from center to center well. They are incredible. And they were so happy to do whatever they were asked, whether it was to clean up, or to sit to hear a story, or to participate in a game. I am very blessed to be here and to have such fantastic kids. I am overwhelmed with joy and I can only thank God for allowing me to be here with this community.
Oh, and we pray in the mornings. It's a catholic thing by religion...but it's a God thing in my opinion. JOY JOY JOY.
4 comments:
Sounds great! I am so happy for you!! What grade are you teaching?
I'm glad to hear you got up there without any problems and it sounds gorgeous. Your apartment sounds great too.
We've had Theresa helping in our room this week and it's been nice having her around. A lot of our kids are sick this week so we've had a quiet room; some of the ones there have been asking where you are.
I came home at noon today because I have a nasty head cold so once I found out that there was enough staff, I left and had a nap at home.
You'll have to post some pictures of your new place. Good luck with everything!
What a wonderful place! The view must be stunning. Wish I can be there to se it.
And I almost can't believe kids can still follow orders gladly.... I have seen too many kids who complains about everything they are asked to do. They are much older, but I hate it when they whine.
Good luck, and blog often!
Sounds like you are having a great time. I am so jealous, as I would like to get a job soon. However, I need to do my praticum first which is at Belmead School. Wish me luck. I did have an interview for Fort Vermillion and I applied to Elk Island. I am glad you are alright and having fun venturing out in your career path. Good luck and hope to hear from you soon!!!!!!!!!
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