As first day's go, it wasn't bad. As expected, there were a few subtle battles. I am the 7th teacher they've had. I can see why temper's may run hot. It's tough anywhere/ time there are 25 of them and one you!. I do have an aide first period, who is the same as after school. She's firm, has rapport with the kids and is great.
By the time 6th period, ELD came, I was knackered. Fortunately, I have a prep period before hand. They were a trial. Not all understand English and their skills are low. One girl only speaks Spanish.
I spoke to her a bit, but she was called out of class and I had to get them moving on a lesson. I didn't have the book,so I borrowed one from a student.and, of all things, they are learning grammar, parts of speech. Tomorrow, I may try a game with them.
I came in and fell asleep for an hr. I stayed there till 4, got home by 5, there were some construction delalays so I took a back way also avoiding the freeway. The rush hr. here goes from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. On weekends it was faster. This morning I was up at 6, but wrote and peddled in the kitchen until 7:30. Of course I got stuck in traffic, construction and the elementary school next door drop off. I squeezed in @ 8:17 or so. I found two student sherpas to take my books to the classroom. It would have been hard for me to carry them. I came back at lunch to get my cooler and coffee maker from the car. I could bring in a microwave too.
I copied my papers, but of all things, think I left them sitting in the staff room or my mail box! I need to get a planning and roll book. I still don't have a computer, email it picture ID. They do that on Wed.
It's getting cold. In the morning the temp's are enough to wear a jacket. By lunch it is warming. Today the wind was cool but felt wonderful. I was overheated copying and schlepping stuff. I like having a free period after lunch. I was working all the way through. This way I got to eat my salad.
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