I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while! It seems like I barely have room to breathe lately! Sometimes I wonder what in the world I am doing being a teacher.... It seems like a 24/7 job! I guess for a first year teacher, it is because of all of the planning. Maybe next year will be better! I still love being with the kids though. I think they keep me entertained and learning new things every day. I love the challenge that it is too, trying to get them to understand a concept. Then when they get it, it is so neat to see that light in their eyes! I just have to keep reminding myself of that everyday...
These last couple of weeks have been okay. We finished up talking about indians with our tribe habitats. We also did a short unit on mountain men. I had a mini mountain man rendezvous for them on Monday. I purchased some tan-colored felt, beads, and feathers at the local JoAnns and made them all "possibles sacks" (mountain man bags). I sewed them together and then they decorated them on Monday. They had a blast! Some of the girls still bring theirs to school! They brought little things from home to trade and we did some arm and leg wrestling. We also happened to have a real Mountain Man come talk to us the same day too! They REALLY liked that! I am starting a pioneer unit now. They are going to do a simulation of a wagon train traveling across the plains to Utah. We started this week by splitting into "wagon trains" and packing our "wagons". It is fun to listen to them argue about what to pack and not!
I also had my first experience with doing sub plans and having a sub yesterday. I had to get a sub so I could go to a funeral for my friend Candyce's mom. She died of cancer on Sunday. It came as kind of a shock, even though we knew it was going to happen. It was a beautiful funeral though, so it was worth getting the sub for. I worried a lot about how they would be with a sub, but they did just fine. Today, they said she was kind of mean! That just made me laugh because I am probably too nice to them!
Anyway, I am just anxiously awaiting next Wednesday when I get to go off track until November 10! YAHOOO! I need the break so bad! Also, I am going to New York with my friends Sally, Candyce, and Candyce's sister, Melissa on the 24th of October. I am so excited to do that. I think it will be good for Candyce and her sister to get away, especially after all that has happened in their lives lately. My heart aches for them, but it is comforting to know that they will get to see her again someday. It is just hard going on without a mom.
Well, that is all until next time I guess!
3 comments:
Are you sure you're old enough to go on vacation to New York by yourself? Don't you need me as a chaperone?
OH I see how it is, Tanya has kids she's too busy to go to New York, sure no it's ok, I'll get over not being invited. I'll only cry tonight and maybe tomorrow. :) JK I hope you guys have more fun then you can handle and eat irresponsible amounts of food, and see a fun play (just think of me :)
You are so darling! I wish I was going to NYC with you because that sounds like the ultimate break. I completely agree with you...that 24/7 job can get easier with time if they allow you to stay in the same grade for more than one year! :) Take care!
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