Well, I officially survived my first week of teaching Kindergarten. Even though it's my 11th year of doing it, the first days never get easier! I really do have some terrific kids, and think it will be a great year. I always have a few funny first day stories to share.
BUS
I was talking to the kids about being safe on the bus, sitting in your seat, face forward, etc. A little girl asked me if there were seatbelts on the bus. I told her there weren't any seatbelts. She looked at me questioningly and asked, "Hmmmm, do buses get pulled over??".
Playground Manners
After our first recess, I discussed some things with my students about what I liked seeing and hearing. I said, "I saw kids taking turns going on the slide, and I even heard someone say excuse me when they needed to get by". I then had a little girl raise her hand and say, "That would be me" with a darling, precocious attitude. So funny!
Tattling on Mom
I was reading a story called "The Night Before Kindergarten" where the kids come to school, and were so brave, but the parents wouldn't leave and were sad. One girl told me that her mom bawled the whole way to school before dropping her off. Poor mommy.
Swearing
I had a little guy climbing on the playground chains who got nervous when the chains stared shaking/wiggling. He exclaimed, "Oh Sh*^%, Oh Sh%$#, several times before I walked over and pulled him aside for a little chat about a different word he could choose since we don't say that word at school. It is so hard not to crack up when Kindergartners swear.
Should be a fun adventure this year!
1 comment:
I probably shouldn't admit this, but Jayce has dropped the "d" word a couple of times. He definitely got "the talk" and was disciplined, but it was SO hard not to laugh.
Seems like your first week went well, albeit the typical craziness. I hope you have a great year!
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