Sooo some updates/changes happening in my classroom. I found out at the last minute that my 3 ISD children are being pulled out of my classroom as of Monday. Therefore, I could not even say goodbye :( I guess they are making cuts cuz of funding so they are moving over to a different school with the aide. However, I will only have 9 children now so that is nice.
We have a short week again this week because of parent teacher conferences! I am a bit nervous about that but it will prolly be good once I get started. I need to just be prepared to lead the convo!
The conference was good...but sometimes I feel like education overload haha but that is my job so... :) I learned about some really great ideas though! Brain Gym, which I have heard of before but it was great to have the ideas reinforced, and then great ideas for Bible stuff/chapels for early education. It was also great to hang out with the other teacher gals and LAUGH :) its hilarious playing games....fun times...I hadnt laughed like that in a while. It was good. :)
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Tidbit
Fact about 3 year olds reinforced:
* they are very literal.
Once again, this is obvious but I was reminded of this when I told the kids to line up behind Maria. (she was standing by me) Ok so when I said that, all the other kids ran to stand RIGHT BEHIND Maria. LOL Oh dear, I was like ok I need to back up...I need to teach you how to line up first. ....
I learn something everyday.
* they are very literal.
Once again, this is obvious but I was reminded of this when I told the kids to line up behind Maria. (she was standing by me) Ok so when I said that, all the other kids ran to stand RIGHT BEHIND Maria. LOL Oh dear, I was like ok I need to back up...I need to teach you how to line up first. ....
I learn something everyday.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Great Day!
So, it isnt like other days arent great, but today at school went soooo smoothly! We had our circle time, song, etc, brief bible story about John the Baptist in the desert and so we talked about deserts...and then did the zoo-phonics -letter "d" etc and we painted cacti (mixed salt with green paint so it will be prickily like a cactus) :) and while I was doing that with each child, I gave them the option to work on puzzles, or other table activities and it worked really well! They were working hard and not crazy all over the room and they love painting! then we had spanish (A spanish teacher comes in) and so on.......
Anyways, I was happy and it makes me thankful. All glory goes to God though, not me!
With 3 year olds, you cant have "dead air" for a second! So I need to make sure I have enough activities in case something doesnt take as long to do, or waiting for something else....That is OBVIOUS but ya know...good to figure out what works.....
I ordered 2 Dr. Jean cds! I am excited to get them and use them! Songs are sooo great!!
Well......til next time.... :)
Anyways, I was happy and it makes me thankful. All glory goes to God though, not me!
With 3 year olds, you cant have "dead air" for a second! So I need to make sure I have enough activities in case something doesnt take as long to do, or waiting for something else....That is OBVIOUS but ya know...good to figure out what works.....
I ordered 2 Dr. Jean cds! I am excited to get them and use them! Songs are sooo great!!
Well......til next time.... :)
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Discouragement-Encouragement/Today at School
My devotion today.........
Humble yourselves before the Lord, andHe will lift you up. ( James 4:10 *NIV )
Sometimes we all become depressed because of thingsthat happen in our lives. For sometimes we feel; We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed;perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, butnot abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. ( 2 Corinthians 4:8-9)
Now when you feel the pressures of life rememberthe words of king David, for he wrote; Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve mylife; you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save me. ( PSALM 138:7 )
Therefore we do not lose heart. For our lightaffliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weightof glory, while we do not look at the thingswhich are seen, but at the things which are not seen. ( 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 )
Humble yourselves, therefore,under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Amen. ( 1 Peter 5:6-7 )
That is my devotion today. I have been having a hard time with being sick and this asthma crap...God has encouraged me even though I get discouraged. That was totally the opposite but...anyways its amazing the bible verses that come in the devotions...and I love it cuz it personalizes it too and says "Dear Angie.,..etc...but I take it out when I post it so you can read it for you too! Anyways I wanted to share this. Praying everyday...
School today was good except I wasnt totally prepared because I havent really thought about school since I have been sick. Today the bible lesson was about Samuel and Eli and so I quickly made 2 stick puppet things with popsicle sticks to play with the story haha It was a good enough visual ;) I have learned that visuals are A GREAT thing to use for those kiddies...well that is pretty obvious but anything that they can ,look at and participate in too works well and they understand better. Teaching 101 haha
Until later......
Humble yourselves before the Lord, andHe will lift you up. ( James 4:10 *NIV )
Sometimes we all become depressed because of thingsthat happen in our lives. For sometimes we feel; We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed;perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, butnot abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. ( 2 Corinthians 4:8-9)
Now when you feel the pressures of life rememberthe words of king David, for he wrote; Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve mylife; you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save me. ( PSALM 138:7 )
Therefore we do not lose heart. For our lightaffliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weightof glory, while we do not look at the thingswhich are seen, but at the things which are not seen. ( 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 )
Humble yourselves, therefore,under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Amen. ( 1 Peter 5:6-7 )
That is my devotion today. I have been having a hard time with being sick and this asthma crap...God has encouraged me even though I get discouraged. That was totally the opposite but...anyways its amazing the bible verses that come in the devotions...and I love it cuz it personalizes it too and says "Dear Angie.,..etc...but I take it out when I post it so you can read it for you too! Anyways I wanted to share this. Praying everyday...
School today was good except I wasnt totally prepared because I havent really thought about school since I have been sick. Today the bible lesson was about Samuel and Eli and so I quickly made 2 stick puppet things with popsicle sticks to play with the story haha It was a good enough visual ;) I have learned that visuals are A GREAT thing to use for those kiddies...well that is pretty obvious but anything that they can ,look at and participate in too works well and they understand better. Teaching 101 haha
Until later......
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Fish Rug
I forgot about something I wanted to post about. THOSE KIDS ARE HILARIOUS...there are some things I definitely did not think about...little things like the new awesome fish rug for circle time....It doesnt seem so fun now when everyday they are FIGHTING OVER a particular fish they want to sit on! - to the point of TEARS....and being mad! So it has gotten to a point where I say so and so can sit on ('Nemo' is what they call it, the orange one)..this day and you can sit on it tomorrow...etc...(sigh) haha It is ridiuclous. lol Or they want to sit on the same fish when I say pick your own...oh those precious three year olds. =)
Well thats my story. The end. :)
Well thats my story. The end. :)
Thursday, September 17, 2009
End of Third Week
I have been EXHAUSTED...mostly because I havent had a voice. I hate fall actually partly because I have bad allergies then and it is getting cold......OK wow that sounds really negative but that is my thoughts on that haha....anyways I have been having a BLAST with my little kiddies :) They are so cute but can be little stinkers ;) I am learning a lot and seeing what works and what doesnt...but isnt that what happens :) I will be a pro by next year hahah jk but I am having a great expereince especially with the spec education students and sitting in on IEPs...havent done that before...just heard about them in classes... I have so many good resources which is great!
Um not really sure what to write about... I mean I have soooooooo many thoughts but it is hard to categorize them all and write them down...I am learning more about the best ways for classroom management, which I am testing different types. It is awesome when something works!!
Today was picture day. That was interesting because the photographer took like 5 pics of each child so it took forever. I understand that they want to do a good picture, but I mean comon, they are 3 year olds. They arent going to sit there for 5 min and smile on command. ;) They were getting restless out in the hall waiting!
We went onto Bubba Bear today! Letter B! Just FYI ;) The Bible story today was about David and Goliath and I found this cool game with a big marble or stone and 5 smaller ones and you roll the smaller ones and try to hit the bigger one which is like Goliath! We played that today.
Um not really sure what to write about... I mean I have soooooooo many thoughts but it is hard to categorize them all and write them down...I am learning more about the best ways for classroom management, which I am testing different types. It is awesome when something works!!
Today was picture day. That was interesting because the photographer took like 5 pics of each child so it took forever. I understand that they want to do a good picture, but I mean comon, they are 3 year olds. They arent going to sit there for 5 min and smile on command. ;) They were getting restless out in the hall waiting!
We went onto Bubba Bear today! Letter B! Just FYI ;) The Bible story today was about David and Goliath and I found this cool game with a big marble or stone and 5 smaller ones and you roll the smaller ones and try to hit the bigger one which is like Goliath! We played that today.
Friday, September 11, 2009
PEACE!
God is so awesome. I love how he speaks to me..especially in more than one place and in more than one way. Today in my daily devotional I get in my email and a daily bible verse I get in email, BOTH had the SAME bible verse!!!
"Jesus Christ said;Peace I leave with you; my peaceI give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let yourhearts be troubled and do not be afraid." ( John 14:27 *NIV )
I needed that. I have been stressed out because of all the stuff/errands I have had to deal with...insurance stuff and various things....plus teaching so especially today, I needed that word from God. I thank him for his peace!
The one little devotion said this after the verse:
"My peace. The word My is emphatic. This is no conventional wish; this is Jesus' personal, special grant of peace. The peace that Christ gives banishes fear and dread from the heart, for Jesus is in control of all circumstances."
Yay, God is in control! He will work everything out. I am standing on that promise today!
"Jesus Christ said;Peace I leave with you; my peaceI give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let yourhearts be troubled and do not be afraid." ( John 14:27 *NIV )
I needed that. I have been stressed out because of all the stuff/errands I have had to deal with...insurance stuff and various things....plus teaching so especially today, I needed that word from God. I thank him for his peace!
The one little devotion said this after the verse:
"My peace. The word My is emphatic. This is no conventional wish; this is Jesus' personal, special grant of peace. The peace that Christ gives banishes fear and dread from the heart, for Jesus is in control of all circumstances."
Yay, God is in control! He will work everything out. I am standing on that promise today!
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