Worn smack dab out!

Man!  I just started subbing (yesterday 3rd grade and today 1st grade) and I am literally worn out!  (Doesn't help that I have a little cold.)  I now know how hard it is going to be being a teacher.  The little kids are cute and all, but I can only teach grades 4-8.  That being said, I now believe I am switching from the 4/5 grade level to wanting to teach the 7/8 grade level.  I need a little more organization than the chaos of the little ones.  Of course, I need to sub a 7th or 8th grade class first to know the truth.  It just has to be a tad better. We'll see! :)

Fun website for classroom games!

Hey guys!  Here is a great website I found with lots of games to play in the classroom!

 http://www.eslkidstuff.com/classroomgamesframe.htm  

First day of subbing!

Well, I just completed my very first day of subbing! WHEWWWWwwww!!!!  I subbed for a 3rd grade class at Jones Elementary in Springdale.  They were so cute and sweet, but man, they LOVE when they have a sub!  I probably threatened to move their color to yellow at least 10 times.  It always seemed to work, but it was short-lived.  We did many activities such as learning to tell time, math problems, read-alouds, and telling-time bingo!  I think I read 7 books today, which is awesome!  I'm so glad we are including so much literacy in the classroom!  I can't remember reading that many books when I was in elementary school.  Best thing is....the kids LOVE reading!  All in all, I can say the day was a success!  Several of my kids drew pictures for me and wrote me the sweetest letters saying: "you are the best substitute I've ever had in my whole life;  you will make a great teacher;  I wish you were a real teacher; and thank you for everything."  These letters really made my day.  I love touching a child's life and this makes me know for certain that teaching is the job for me! :)