winning people over

Title I math I ran around an elementary school today pushing a cart of math manipulatives. It was kind of fun. Lunch wasn't until 12:50 and I hardly noticed. I helped third graders work on their rounding, fourth graders figure out how to show multiples, kindergartners count up to 30 and much more! This teacher usually leaves me projects to do for her during her planning time but she didn't so I chatted up some first grade teachers nearby and worked on some di-cutting for them. Such a simple offer had them all asking for my card. :) But honestly, I just hate sitting around with spare time when I know the people around me have so much to do. Of course I"ll cut out shapes for them! It is so easy but takes forever and they have far more important things to worry about. Back again tomorrow.

another year

This year has started out slowly. I've decided I can no longer work at my once-favorite school as I gave them four (if you include student teaching) years of hard work and they hired someone else for a position I was perfect for. I know the curriculum, the team and the kids but I'm not young and pretty. I'm definitely going to miss those kiddos. So I'm spreading the love. After working two days at a school I've rarely been to, I have my name being passed around and requests coming in. The principal is new this year and has already seen me teach twice. (the new principal at my once-favorite school never came by). I just went back and read some of my entries and I want to continue documenting my adventures. Hopefully I'll have some more gems soon. First grade tomorrow!