Since yesterday was First Day of School Eve, obviously today was the First Day. As first days go, it was great. I got hugs and hi-fives from former students. I got flowers and a 12-pack of Diet Coke from parents.
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| First Day Teacher Gifts |
I danced in front of the kids. I told them I was weird. I made them do a group activity they did not understand with no explanation until the end. I stood on a chair. I required them to shhh! when I needed them to, including for the prayer service in the church. I think they got a feel for who I am as a teacher - which might not exactly fit their normal perception of a teacher, and is pretty much my goal on the first day. And at noon, the chairs were put up and the kids left my classroom.
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| End of the First Day |
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"Elephants' based on
The Blind Men and the Elephant |
I came home and drove my son and three of his teammates to soccer practice in the rain. Then I responded to email, talked to Kate (my partner teacher whom I am mentoring this year), and updated my website for the new school year before making sure I have enough activities and the required materials to teach a FULL day of school tomorrow.
Sitting at the table this evening, I found myself teary eyed over an ad for a shingles vaccine... you know, when the grandma can't play with her grandson because her shingles hurt so much. I might be a wee bit tired. It's a good thing tomorrow is Friday.
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