I'll NEVER wear these shoes to teach! -Ouch...
Standing at the front, center of the room looking back. Take you back to Mr. Schwipp's class, anyone? "Trade and grade!"
Last night was our meet and greet at Komachin Middle School. I've been looking forward to this night for quite some time now. Yes, I wanted to meet the parents and students, and yes I wanted to gauge attitudes at the beginning of the school year. Additionally though, I just wanted to see what this age group looks like!
In Alabama, I taught juniors in high school, and most of them could have passed for being in their mid 20's. I'm relieved to find that most of these kids look like, well... kids! All summer long when I met a kid, I would ask what grade he or she was in. I think middle school is going to be a completely different ball game than high school.
I'm attaching pictures of my classroom. I'm happy with it, and I feel like it is a creative space where kids will want to read and write. The bottom picture is DeAnna and I. I feel so good about our English teaching team in our house, House One, and throughout the rest of the building.
I'm going to spend my last weekend finishing the epic novel, World Without End. It's the best book I've read in a long time. It's just taking FOREVER! (A mere 1,014 pages in small type will do that to you).
Here's to happy reading and a great school year.
3 comments:
WAR EAGLE :) I saw an Auburn flag on that wall!! Very cute room. Looks cozy and inviting... makes me wanna be a teacher!!! Good luck with a new school and year.
Feed the fish - Make a Key - Push Em In, Pass Em Up - etc.
Looks fun. Hard to believe we are starting our fourth week of school after labor day and you will be in the initial stages. Best of luck. JH kids are super fun. The only drawback is that you might find yourself acting like them in just a short time.
I found you after clicking the English teacher link on my profile. I was given a list of English teachers and just happened to click your link.
I teach high school English in Wisconsin. My first day is this Tuesday, so I understand the anticipation you are experiencing.
I had a question. Where did you get the BookShelf link on your blog? It looks great and I would love to copy that for mine. My blog is asummerwiththedoucettes on blogspot.
If you would be willing to email me the location of the bookshelf download, my email is cjadoucette@aol.com. Thanks! Good luck at the start of the year.
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