My First Week of School

I have had a wonderful first week! How I have loved being in a school classroom setting. I feel like I am finally home. I work 46 48 hours a week between the charter school and my prekindergarten class but it has been great so far. The first day I had the kids play "A Minute to Win It!" We played "bean" there done that, cookie face, and noodle race. In the bean game I had them suck beans to a straw and see how many each team could get passed from plate to plate in a minute. In cookie face everyone got a cookie that they placed on their forehead and without touching the cookie with their hands they had to get it to their mouth. In teams they had to use a spaghetti noodle and carry a can through the can tab across the room and stack them. The kids had a blast and they got to know each other well as they cheered for each other and worked as a team. I wish I had pictures but it was my first day so I was hesitant to take them. I got all my ideas on Pinterest under Minute to Win It Games or if you look under my board called First Day you will find them.

I also made Point Jars for my class. On one jar I put points to lose and the other points earned. As soon as they get all the points moved over to the points earned jar the class gets a treat. The way they earn points is from their lining up skills. I pick a secret student daily and watch their behavior in line. No one knows who the student is, so they are all on their best behavior. When we go to different activities the Secret Student will earn the class points or they won't, I let the class know how many points they earned the class. We also earn points if teacher compliments them while we are moving through the school. So far the class has loved it and I haven't had any problems, of course we have only had two days. I play games with them when we line up too. I hand each child a card from a deck and they get in line correctly without talking using the symbol on the cards and the numbers. For example, I will write on the board the order diamond, heart, club, and spades, the class will line up 1-10 in that order. They are still getting the hang of it but they will get better at it throughout the year. When we arrive somewhere early I have them get in order by their birthday to help pass the time. I have also had them line up by their first names. Any other line-up suggestions I would love to hear.

On the fashion side of things, since I have lost 14 pounds this summer I had to go on work clothes shopping spree. I got some cute things to pair together throughout the year. On my first day of work I wore a simple top ($10 at  Old Navy) with a scarf ($6 from an Online sale) and a longer high-low skirt ($10 at Ross). I really liked my outfit and the skirt was really comfortable.

Day two is somewhat misleading; I didn't have time to get a photo of myself in the morning. The only difference is instead of my skirt I wore navy blue dress pants ($18 at Papaya). I wore this outfit for my friend’s reception and I think I am falling in love with the professional looking pencil skirt. I might one day need every color! I found this one on the clearance rack at Head over Heels for $15, a great deal! I love my shirt, I got four in different colors for layering outfits, $10 each at Express. The shoes I got during the spring. I love my pointy toed flats, they make me feel dressy (they were not easy to find). My favorite part might have to be the accessories! I love my necklace, I has my two favorite colors so it goes with about everything I own (you will see it quite a bit). I got it half off at Bohme $15. Oh and my watch!! I love it! I have been looking for a rose-gold watch for quite some time and with the price it couldn't have been more perfect! $15 at Cotton on. They also had silver and white watches. I might have to go back sometime soon. A watch is an essential piece as a teacher!