First Post of the First Year

So far, the first year has been... crazy, to say the least!  I never thought teaching would be so hard. However, it has been so rewarding as well! So here I'm just going to list a few things I've learned in my first year.

1. College doesn't prepare you.  At all.  You learn on your feet.  
2. Setting up a cute classroom is so fun.
3. Your cute classroom will get messy quickly.
4. Kids do the weirdest things some times.
5. Party days are exhausting but so fun!
6. A six hour day feels short.
7. Keep your class in order.
8. There is a lot of stuff to cover and not enough time.
9. Field trips are exhausting but fun too!  I always am feeling like I'll lose a student!
10. Make sure your kids know you love them.

I look forward to the adventures to come this year with my second graders!