Today's Lesson: Please, don't drag your friends

I say so many things everyday that I didn't think would ever come out of my mouth.  Things like, "Where did you throw up?" "Why did you call him a trash can?" and, "Get your finger out of your nose!" (all of these said within the last 24 hours).  In the credential program, you learn effective teaching methods, classroom management, and state standards...I think what we really need is a class on "101 ways to get kids to pay attention" or "Yeah, it really is your job to button that kid's pants."  Don't get me wrong, teaching is awesome..it's all the other stuff that you never think about that is so surprising/annoying/sticky!

Anyways, Kindergarten has been really fun lately.  Other then the random situations I encounter (like telling the kids to stop playing "Let's arrest Justin Beiber"), it's been a blast!  On Monday, we celebrated the 100th day of school. Now let me tell you, this is a big deal.  On top of it being the 100th day, it was also the day of my mid-term observation (which went well!).  We made a 100 day snack (10 pieces of 10 goodies like M&Ms, pretzels, and mini marshmallows), 100th day hats, and a 100 day necklace of cheerios and fruit loops.  One of the student's mom's was kind enough to let me post a pic of me and her daughter...THANKS! :) Here is Elise and I:

Next week we'll be celebrating Valentine's Day, and I already got Valentines for my class!  Everyone will get a little card that comes with either a cheeseburger or cupcake eraser (because the last thing they will need is more sugar!).  Next week also means that I will be taking over the class for 100% of the day.  As of right now, I'm doing about 90% of the day so it won't be a total shock....only 2 weeks left of my kinder student teaching experience...it's gone by so quickly!