I Survived!

Well, I did it, I survived another 1st day of school! It is amazing to me how quickly first days go by. I have been blessed this year with a very sweet class, and I really enjoyed getting to know all their little personalities today. I must emphasize the little part, though...I had forgotten how little these babies are at the beginning of the year, not only in size, but in their independence level. I was reminded of this very quickly when following directions I had written on the board wasn't such an easy task for them. The 3rd graders I sent off to 4th grade in May were pros at this. I guess I forgot that I actually have to teach them this skill. Nonetheless, they were all very sweet and very well behaved and I can already tell that it is going to be an awesome year. Also, much to my delight, I have already had parents volunteer to help! In my 2 and a half years of teaching on my own, this is one department my group has always been lacking in. It seems like I always get a parent or 2 that takes of care of things like class parties and whatnot, but having someone willing to make copies, or whatever else I need done is a welcome surprise! Anyway, maybe having some extra hands around will help me not have to live at school these first few weeks. I am still waiting for the year when I have it figured out and I can get home before 7 the first week of school. I'll let ya know when that happens. All in all it was a very good day, and I have a really good feeling about this year. I hope everyone else's first day's went as well as mine.