I have been teaching preschool for a few months now and I have to say that it's definitely not a boring job at all! I have 12 two year olds that have alot of energy and big imaginations. It's so important to me that these kids learn as much as they can. This is such an important age and this is the time that they could develop a love for learning. I'm really proud of the progress that they've made in the last few months. Even though they're only 2, they know alot! They know all of the ABC's, all of the colors and shapes, they can count to 20, and they say the Pledge every morning. They're all so great and it's hard not to love them.
Yes, they're sweet and cute, but they also know how to push my buttons sometimes. Take potty time for example. I have several little boys who think that hitting the wall instead of the potty is hilarious......it's not! I've learned that if you put fruit loops in the potty the boys are more prone to get it in the potty and not on the wall. They love to show the entire class their "big boy underwear" so of course they come out of the bathroom with their pants around their ankles shouting "Look at the cars on my underwear!" I have one little boy in particular that hates to wear clothes. Everyday when he goes to the potty he comes out completely naked....not really sure why he does this but it needs to stop! The other day I was busy putting three kids in time out and changing a diaper when I glanced over my shoulder and saw a naked little boy running out of my classroom. As I'm running down the hallway he shouts back "You can't catch me. I'm batman!" Well, "Batman" spent the rest of the morning in time out. One of my little girls just became a big sister a few weeks ago and she's not too thrilled about it. She reminds me daily that I can have her new baby sissy because she doesnt think her mommy needs her. I'm still trying to convince her that she can't give her back. Camryn is probably the most hilarious child I have ever met. She is adorable and I never know what's going to come out of her mouth. The other day she was eating a snack and we were talking about the circus. She then informed me that the "Neldaphants" were her favorite animals. She still doesn't believe me that they're called elephants....oh well, one thing at a time. It also amazes me how much these kids share about their parents. Needless to say, I know way too much about them!
Yes, there's never a dull moment in my class. It's hectic, loud, crazy, and so much fun! But I think I've decided that I won't be having children for a very long time!
We've moved!!
12 years ago
