Saturday, August 18, 2012

Back to School Jitters

I'm excited to link up with Jessica at A Turn to Learn for her Back to School Jitters Linky Party.



Back to School Jitters Linky Party

Last year was my first year to teach, and I have to say I am still nervous about those first few days (as I'm sure I will continue to be each and every year.) I always feel that I'm going to forget something, and they always state how important those first 4-6 weeks are as you establish the routines and procedures. I  think I'd prefer to skip to week 5 or 6 and hit the ground running! Haha but the beginning of school is very fun getting to know all the new babies.

I'm moving down to 2nd grade from 3rd grade so I completely forget how small these babies are! We had Open House last night, and I was in amazement at how little they were! I was used to my almost 4th graders at the end of last year! I'm thinking the beginning of the year will be the biggest adjustment for me! I've already prepared myself for their writing to be significantly less then what I'm used to...and that is ok! I'm ready! haha :)

I must say, though, I couldn't help but fall in love with my sweet, new 2nd graders that I met at Open House. They would come into my room, and as soon as they saw me, run to give me a hug! Those hugs reminded me why I do what I do!

Here are all my back to school emotions! The Good, The Bad, and the...EXCITED! :)




I can't believe school starts on Monday! Like I said above, no matter the hardships that I'm faced, my goal this year is to always remember that I'm doing what I love and I'm meant to be here! Have a great first week for those of you starting back soon!



5 comments:

  1. I found you on the linky! Best wishes teaching 2nd!

    Kelly
    http://teachingfourth.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-final-countdown.html

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  2. Thanks Kelly! Good luck to you as well! :)

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  3. I also have made a switch in grades. Last year I taught 7th and this year I will be teaching 4th and 5th! I also worry that I won't like the younger kids as much! Good luck with your new school, students and the year!

    Mary
    Teaching Special Kids

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  4. Thank you, Mary! I've heard it won't be a HUGE difference, but I loved 3rd grade so I am nervous about how I will like 2nd! They are just such babies! I'm not used to that! haha

    Good luck in 4th and 5th! I'm sure it will go wonderfully! :)

    Heather

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