It's funny how we approach new learning, with a little bit of apprehension and fear. I think that's why it's important that teachers do a thorough job of modeling for children and allow them to relax and enjoy learning. Now that you've done more with your blog, I'm sure your confidence level has risen immensely! Good luck!
I'm wondering if you're still working on the 23 Things class. It is now 7/30 and I'm only on Thing 7. I hadn't planned on getting a summer job, but about three weeks ago I went back to Boysville for the summer to work 40 hour weeks and teach a class that has no textbook or curriculum (Careers) so I am making up curriculum as I go, grading papers, etc. Last summer I didn't work in a teaching capacity so it was easy; I went home with no papers to grade. Also, now the teachers move from room to room with a cart and it's so challenging to get organized, but it's helping pay for the expensive landscaping we just finished up. (sod stripping 1800 square feet, 150+ holes dug for trees, shrubs, perenials, etc., landscaping fabric and drip hose connected to our sprinkler system installed, 20 tons of Glacier stone installed and a 30 X 3 foot slate path installed along the back of the garage to the gas and electric meters.) My husband did more than half of the work, but I did a lot of digging and weeding before he finished. It looks great but took a lot of time. My husband bought a nice used boat in the spring but hasn't even had it out yet but might by this weekend.
Anyway, I hope your summer is going well and that you've had some nice family time. Take care and I'll see you this fall.
It's funny how we approach new learning, with a little bit of apprehension and fear. I think that's why it's important that teachers do a thorough job of modeling for children and allow them to relax and enjoy learning. Now that you've done more with your blog, I'm sure your confidence level has risen immensely! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie,
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering if you're still working on the 23 Things class. It is now 7/30 and I'm only on Thing 7. I hadn't planned on getting a summer job, but about three weeks ago I went back to Boysville for the summer to work 40 hour weeks and teach a class that has no textbook or curriculum (Careers) so I am making up curriculum as I go, grading papers, etc. Last summer I didn't work in a teaching capacity so it was easy; I went home with no papers to grade. Also, now the teachers move from room to room with a cart and it's so challenging to get organized, but it's helping pay for the expensive landscaping we just finished up. (sod stripping 1800 square feet, 150+ holes dug for trees, shrubs, perenials, etc., landscaping fabric and drip hose connected to our sprinkler system installed, 20 tons of Glacier stone installed and a 30 X 3 foot slate path installed along the back of the garage to the gas and electric meters.) My husband did more than half of the work, but I did a lot of digging and weeding before he finished. It looks great but took a lot of time. My husband bought a nice used boat in the spring but hasn't even had it out yet but might by this weekend.
Anyway, I hope your summer is going well and that you've had some nice family time. Take care and I'll see you this fall.
Kelly Haines