Although 1st grade started a little rough, I'm really starting to enjoy it. My cooperating teacher is not in the classroom as often as my cooperating teacher was in 5th grade, so it really seems like I have my own classroom. Their joy for learning is just incredible. They are constantly making connections between math, science, and language arts. They are just so thirsty for knowledge. It's really incredible to see.
My patience has never been tested as much as it has in the 1st grade classroom. Patience is something I continue to work on and I have definitely seen a change since the beginning of my placement. I still have students coming up to me during instruction asking to go to the bathroom, strange objects rolling across the floor (along with children), and much more, but I'm constantly reminding myself, "Hey! They are only 7 years old! Give 'em a break!" Patience is a virtue as they say, and I hope to continue becoming a more patient person.
With Semana Santa just around the corner, this week is going to be a little crazy. This is the last week I will be full-time teaching, however Thursday is a field trip involving a short nature walk and worm exploration (a personal favorite of my younger self) and Friday will be a pool party in the morning. Rough week in 1st grade, lemme tell ya! Although the school days won't be very stressful, I am trying to get a few job applications in before break as well as packing and preparing for our trip to Costa Rica and Panama. I've been counting down the days for so long, but I can't believe it's finally here!
My neighbor found this in her toilet after school :/
"When you have a bad day, know in your heart that you did something to affect a student in a positive way."
