I Started Kindergarten
I started kindergarten this year. I loved it.
I took a job as an on-call tutor this fall, but my first position fell into another category.
For three weeks I was assigned in a classroom with 26 adorable little tykes beginning their first year of school.
I had the opportunity to watch an excellent teacher and assistant in concert. Without raising their voices or showing any agitation, they directed those kids through the busy day. They were always on stage and at peak performance. I wondered where they got the energy. They were good.
I had a job to do, too. But at the end of the day I was exhausted. Even my face muscles were sore because my smile was constantly twitching.
So, what are some of things I learned in kindergarten?
I also learned that a kindergarten class is a huge cauldron of shared germs and viruses. I have never seen so many boogers... or mucous covered cheeks and fingers.
One day I felt someone tugging on my shirt. It was a little girl wiping her noise. On me.
The past week I have been blowing mine, too. (In tissue.) I've also had a sore throat, cough, and general aches and pains.
Yet... I'd do it all over again.
I took a job as an on-call tutor this fall, but my first position fell into another category.
For three weeks I was assigned in a classroom with 26 adorable little tykes beginning their first year of school.
I had the opportunity to watch an excellent teacher and assistant in concert. Without raising their voices or showing any agitation, they directed those kids through the busy day. They were always on stage and at peak performance. I wondered where they got the energy. They were good.
I had a job to do, too. But at the end of the day I was exhausted. Even my face muscles were sore because my smile was constantly twitching.
So, what are some of things I learned in kindergarten?
* Chika Chika Boom Boom
* I hold my crayon with the three magic fingers
* Don't throw the sawdust
* Sneeze into your elbow
*Don't run in the cafeteria -especially with chocolate milk
*Feet first on the slides
*Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
*Cupcakes on birthdays
*Raise your hand
*Manners Matter
*The bus kids get to line up first
I also learned that a kindergarten class is a huge cauldron of shared germs and viruses. I have never seen so many boogers... or mucous covered cheeks and fingers.
One day I felt someone tugging on my shirt. It was a little girl wiping her noise. On me.
The past week I have been blowing mine, too. (In tissue.) I've also had a sore throat, cough, and general aches and pains.
Yet... I'd do it all over again.
Comments
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love that you loved it!
Willow tree has just forgotten that she also was a "noisy germ bucket", we all started life like that.
I'm glad there are people in the world, like you, that enjoy working with kids ~ Thanks!
My mother always said that if you get through your first year in the classroom, you'll rarely get sick again! Feel better soon.
My daughter is working as a para in a special needs class this year and it is a lot of hard work... I will have to blog about it sometime.
...and don't sneeze into your elbow! LOL!
Ive just put my name down on all the schools lists for an LSA job.... I would of loved to of been a teacher, but alas that opportunity was never there for me.... I need to find other work beside the little bit of childminding I now have.... so, schools are my first choice....
Sounds like you had a knackering day LOL
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They are lucky to have you. And your shirt.
I adore kids and pre-K and K were my specialities. LOVED being with them. 5th graders are not as cute or fun. Phooey.
*grin*
LOVED your What I learned in Kindergarten list...
Thank you.
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Great story. yours, that is. Sounds like you really had a great time.
I can't believe that little girl wiped her nose on your shirt! Wow!~