It is hard to believe that it is already November. Tomorrow is Halloween and I know my kids will be pumped. My kids love going to the computer lab and my television is still my primary means of using technology. I can show websites that I like, pictures of the kids, and use it to view United Streaming clips from my computer. I can’t wait to get my SmartBoard, who knows when I will get it! I am lucky that the kindergarten teacher on my team has one and lets us all use it!
Conferences went great! I had a lot of informational guides typed up for my parents and they seemed to really appreciate them. I also compiled a list of useful websites for my kids to use at home. I need to work on my school webpage, but it seems to be something that I push away to another time. I don’t know about you all…but I feel that Fellows paperwork is really piling up!
Everyone says the month of November flies by. I can’t believe how fast first quarter went! I still rely heavily on the internet for lesson ideas, and I am amazed at all the teachers out there who upload everything they use on the internet! THANK YOU TO THEM! Happy Teaching everyone…it’s almost Christmas break!
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Saturday, October 13, 2007
I love Fall
Hello Everyone!
Well, I don't know about you all...but recess duty has gotten a lot better with this beautiful fall weather! Some days, I think we should just have class outside alll day...oh Missouri weather! So, here I am half way in to October, a pro at lesson plans, late nights, and too many hours spent at school. I love every minute of it! Although I will say I had no idea that I was going to be this busy. While in the copy room the other day, someone asked..."is teaching kindergarten easy?" How do I reply to that answer...NO! I calmed myself and said it is a joyful challenge that takes a lot of patience and isn't for everyone...but by no means is it "easy." I thought the question was rather rude...if it was easy would I get to school at 7 and stay late every night, would I spend time at school on the weekends, and never seem to talk about anything else? My answer...no it's not easy..but this question made me think!
I survived grandparents day and loved it. Everyone thought my room was great, my teaching style respectful, and my patience impeccable! lol. I received many positive comments, and I really enjoyed the day. It is great for others to see what goes on inside my room! The highlight of the day was a picture powerpoint that I put together and had showing on my tv after lunch with captions for every picture. There were 60 pictures...and the grandparents loved it!
This week I will be swamped preparing grade cards for parent teacher conferences. assessments in kindergarten are very time consuming...but I love the ownership that I feel over my students successes. I'm sure I'll stories to tell in my next posting! Other than that, everything is great here. I hope everyone is having a great year and taking time for themselves. I went to the Mizzou game last weekend and am in Tulsa this weekend visiting my twin nieces, it is amazing to watch them grow!
Ok, words of encouragement, as I sit at my brothers computer, i see the quote..."The happiest people don't have the best of everything. they make the best of everything they have." Happy teaching!
Well, I don't know about you all...but recess duty has gotten a lot better with this beautiful fall weather! Some days, I think we should just have class outside alll day...oh Missouri weather! So, here I am half way in to October, a pro at lesson plans, late nights, and too many hours spent at school. I love every minute of it! Although I will say I had no idea that I was going to be this busy. While in the copy room the other day, someone asked..."is teaching kindergarten easy?" How do I reply to that answer...NO! I calmed myself and said it is a joyful challenge that takes a lot of patience and isn't for everyone...but by no means is it "easy." I thought the question was rather rude...if it was easy would I get to school at 7 and stay late every night, would I spend time at school on the weekends, and never seem to talk about anything else? My answer...no it's not easy..but this question made me think!
I survived grandparents day and loved it. Everyone thought my room was great, my teaching style respectful, and my patience impeccable! lol. I received many positive comments, and I really enjoyed the day. It is great for others to see what goes on inside my room! The highlight of the day was a picture powerpoint that I put together and had showing on my tv after lunch with captions for every picture. There were 60 pictures...and the grandparents loved it!
This week I will be swamped preparing grade cards for parent teacher conferences. assessments in kindergarten are very time consuming...but I love the ownership that I feel over my students successes. I'm sure I'll stories to tell in my next posting! Other than that, everything is great here. I hope everyone is having a great year and taking time for themselves. I went to the Mizzou game last weekend and am in Tulsa this weekend visiting my twin nieces, it is amazing to watch them grow!
Ok, words of encouragement, as I sit at my brothers computer, i see the quote..."The happiest people don't have the best of everything. they make the best of everything they have." Happy teaching!
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