So, let's just ignore the fact that I haven't blogged since the beginning of the month.
I am still here and I've made it to Day 26 of school.
I think these 26 days have aged me at least three years, but I am still alive and teaching.
The aneurism and/or heart attack hasn't happened.
These are all positives. I'm taking what I can get.
Also, apparently, most of the bloggers that I adore and stalk all have wonderful, magnificent, precious classes.
Now, I don't know EXACTLY where y'all teach, but I think I need to move there.
There was a teacher at my school (she retired last year) who, every year, would say, "I have the BEST class!"
I used to be sooo jealous of her and her wonderful classes. Then, I looked at the students in her class. I had taught some of them or had heard about them. And let's just say, some of them didn't have "best behavior" reputations. I got to thinking, how is it possible for her to have the BEST class with kids I know aren't angels?
It's all perspective. She didn't have the BEST cookie-cutter class in the school; she just had a great attitude.
I think of her and her wonderful spirit every beginning of the year when I'm feeling like a crummy teacher who has the most difficult class.
I'm a realist, so I won't flat-out say I have the most wonderfully behaved class in the nation.
However, they are really funny and we laugh a lot. I never know what will happen next with these 33 kiddos.
Having said that, my biggest struggles this year aren't really the kids.
It is that I am teaching 2 grade levels (and inclusion) with pretty much no curriculum or support.
And that is the reason I haven't had the desire to blog. I am exhausted from planning lessons, finding texts, and learning as much as I can about kindergartners, autism and other disabilities.
Recently, I am kinda sorta getting myself into a somewhat normal routine.
I have been able to read a few blogs here and there, and occasionally I'll take a peek at the lovely pins found on Pinterest.
Today I saw a pin, that led me to a site, that I believe some of you may have read or already heard about. (Click here to go to the website.)
I guess there is an app for the iPad that allows the user to create fonts?!
Well, the above linked website houses all of the created/shared fonts.
I was in Free Font Heaven!
Below are some of my favorites that I downloaded.
The names of the fonts are listed under each phrase.
I am pretty sure the Rowdy, Maddening, and Gingersnap fonts are from fellow bloggers, but I am not positive.
Nevertheless, they are awesome, and I can't wait to use them!
It's the little things...
P.S. My new CHRISTMAS Pete the Cat book came today. It is SO cute!
Why isn't Christmas tomorrow?????
P.S. My new CHRISTMAS Pete the Cat book came today. It is SO cute!
Why isn't Christmas tomorrow?????
Happy Tuesday!
I thought I was the only person who felt that way about a lot of the bloggers. I always say, "Psshh! That's not my class!" However, I've allowed myself to say that I have a really good group of kids this year and how blessed I am to have them. It truly is all in your perspective.
ReplyDeleteI needed the encouragement to stay positive during this year! Thank you so much for this post...you have no idea how much it was needed!
ReplyDeleteI was cracking up reading your post! I feel the same way about a few teachers I know- always positive about their class no matter what! Well, it's rubbing off on me this year. I was told I was going to have the most difficult class this year. Turns out, jokes on them... they area as sweet as pie! Thanks for making me smile tonight!
ReplyDelete-Jaime
Bright Concepts 4 Teachers
Got my Pete book today, too -- I feel the same way!
ReplyDeletewahoo - what a GREEEEEAAATTT class I have! It's all perspective - my class is GREAT at flushing the toilet this year!!!!! No surprises is the potty :) Rowdy font is my fav - She is Rowdy in Room 300, but now I'm on to find the others. Was a busy day for Johnny Appleseed's b'day until 1 of my eagle eyes noticed the new book in the corner of the room - PETE!!!! Very hard to get back to Johnny, but I won. Painted apple cores are done. WHAT can I bribe these kids to do for me before I open that book??? Oh, the power! I want everyone to make their own tune before we listen to Mr. Eric :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. You are right, attitude is a huge part of this job...thanks for the reminder. BTW love the fonts.
ReplyDelete✰ Stacy
Simpson Superstars
I feel the same way! This fall has been so much harder for me, and it's taken a long time to figure out why. I think it's because this group, as a whole, is the least-prepared for school of any group I have had in the last several years. None of them are really high academically (whereas in the past I always had 2-5 advanced kiddos), and they don't have basic skills like listening, drawing, paying attention, cutting, sitting still, etc. Hang in there! It can only get better if we keep a great attitude.
ReplyDeleteAndi - what a great tip...thank you. I will check it out this weekend. YOu have 33? we went from 20 to 30 so I {kinda } feel your pain. It's a lot of kiddos and although they are great it can sometimes feel overwhelming...and I've been doing this 18 years. LOL Have a fun day with your kiddos!
ReplyDeleteVicky
Traditions, Laughter and Happily Ever After