Tomorrow, I get kid 27. She is Autistic, which means she will struggle in my room without support, but I will kill the supporting teacher she has if she is there with her the whole day. The teacher came today, and decided to comment on everything I was asking the kids to comment on. For example, "Boys & Girls, how do we sit on the carpet?" Ms. F "criss-cross applesauce, hands in our laps, mouths quiet, eyes on you." I felt like yelling "NO SHIT SHERLOCK! YOU ARE 50 FUCKING YEARS OLD AND I HATE YOU. GET OUT OF MY ROOM AND DONT COME BACK" Instead, I said, "Thanks, Ms. F, but I really want the kids to answer." I guess that was more diplomatic, right?
I was asked in an interview once how I would promote diplomacy in my position, and had no clue what it meant, but I totally get it now!
I still have no patience to post pics. Maybe this weekend.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
First Day of School
Today was the first day of school. Last night was "Meet the Teacher" night. Only one momma stuck around a long time. She got there at 5:45, and I had to walk her out at 7! She told me everything about her daughter...her favorite # is 13, color purple, and lots of other things! I have to remind myself that this is her oldest kiddo, and she's never been to school or daycare. Today she was great, but I think she may have gotten lost in the sea of my 25 kids!
Yep, you read that right! TWENTY FIVE kindergarten students. 17 returned from last year, so only 8 newbies but still, 25!!! We survived. I only lost 2 kids all day -- they were both in the bathroom and I forgot I sent them in from recess to go. Only one accident -- but his mom told me has have been having bowel problems all summer. She gave me lots of info on his BMs, and honestly, I did not want to know! One kid spilled her cereal first thing, and another dropped his mashed potatoes at lunch. Other than that, it was great! I only threatened to call 1 mom, and didn't follow through on that.
Apparently, I am known around campus for being quite capable of my job, and noone came to check in on me after 8:45. The teacher across the hall from me, who has taught Kinder for 5 or so years, had 22 kids and the librarian with her all day and STILL cried at the end of the day.
My room is right next to the 3 year old Pre-K class, so we heard lots of crying, and I cried once too trying to explain why this kid is screaming like something out of a horror film to my kids.
The day went so quick, and I am so excited about this year! I took some pics of the room, but am too exhausted to get the camera and wait, so I will do that soon!
Yep, you read that right! TWENTY FIVE kindergarten students. 17 returned from last year, so only 8 newbies but still, 25!!! We survived. I only lost 2 kids all day -- they were both in the bathroom and I forgot I sent them in from recess to go. Only one accident -- but his mom told me has have been having bowel problems all summer. She gave me lots of info on his BMs, and honestly, I did not want to know! One kid spilled her cereal first thing, and another dropped his mashed potatoes at lunch. Other than that, it was great! I only threatened to call 1 mom, and didn't follow through on that.
Apparently, I am known around campus for being quite capable of my job, and noone came to check in on me after 8:45. The teacher across the hall from me, who has taught Kinder for 5 or so years, had 22 kids and the librarian with her all day and STILL cried at the end of the day.
My room is right next to the 3 year old Pre-K class, so we heard lots of crying, and I cried once too trying to explain why this kid is screaming like something out of a horror film to my kids.
The day went so quick, and I am so excited about this year! I took some pics of the room, but am too exhausted to get the camera and wait, so I will do that soon!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Big Boy Bed
In September 2007, I converted Blake's crib to his toddler bed, and this is how he felt about it.
He wasn't quite sure he could get out by himself, so he just sat there until I came for him.
Yesterday, we bought a twin bed to replace his toddler bed. He is almost 42" tall, and his crib mattress is really tired. He loves the new bed. This morning when I went in to check on him at 7, his eyes popped open and said, "Mommy, I LOVE my new big boy bed. Thank you for buying it." All day he has been saying thank you, and is excited about his new bed. We chose this neutral blanket and he chose the red sheets. It is perfect!
I went back to work this week, and it has been great to be back on a schedule. I got into my new classroom and started organizing stuff, and found out that I don't have much of anything. I hope I can get some new things soon! I did get my room arranged and 3 bulletin boards up. I will take pics this week and share.
He wasn't quite sure he could get out by himself, so he just sat there until I came for him.
Yesterday, we bought a twin bed to replace his toddler bed. He is almost 42" tall, and his crib mattress is really tired. He loves the new bed. This morning when I went in to check on him at 7, his eyes popped open and said, "Mommy, I LOVE my new big boy bed. Thank you for buying it." All day he has been saying thank you, and is excited about his new bed. We chose this neutral blanket and he chose the red sheets. It is perfect!
I went back to work this week, and it has been great to be back on a schedule. I got into my new classroom and started organizing stuff, and found out that I don't have much of anything. I hope I can get some new things soon! I did get my room arranged and 3 bulletin boards up. I will take pics this week and share.
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