32-Thursday

32 kids + Miss. Hobbs + Thursday = Miss. Hobbs' head exploding.

By the time Thursday rolls around, I am toast with the little ones. They really are exhausting! So, unless you really need me, avoid me on Thursdays.

Today my master teacher told me that she talked to the principal at my school and the principal said she has been very impressed with my performance. That is always nice to hear. I don't think the principal at my school could ever say anything negative about anyone. She is really supportive and SO SO SO nice. I've never met a principal quite like her. You can tell she really cares about her students as well as her teachers.

A little boy always smiles at me. He is a chubby little fella and every time he smiles his cheeks turn red. I look forward to seeing him everyday. He always sings songs by Diana Ross and today during snack time he was on the playground dancing and singing "Stop! In the Name of Love". When I asked what he was singing, he told me and said he sings the song just like Diana Ross and the Supremes. He is a really serious kid, so it is really cute to see him sing the song with such enthusiasm.

Another boy in my class cannot identify letters yet. I don't know what to do to help him. He receives extra support, but during centers when I work with him to write a letter to the Tiger Cub of the Week, he writes jibberish and gives up if I try to help him. It is really frustrating and really sad. I found my patience wearing thin as I was trying to help him... that is something I need to work on. Patience.

I am looking forward to tomorrow! I am reading Dr. Seuss stories and prepping for a few of my upcoming lessons. It feels good to be able to teach and not sit in the back of the classroom. I go nuts just sitting there.