I spent the whole day in my classroom...you just wouldn't know it if you looked!
Everything was tucked inside two cabinets. The room was completely bare! Yet, surprisingly dirty; in a uncharacteristic move I forgot all cleaning supplies up at the apt. So, I started sorting through the hundreds of posters the outgoing teacher left behind. Suddenly, I had piles and piles and still really didn't know what I was doing.
I've been slightly overwhelmed this week. A lot of the other teachers here have past experience and have been here for a week longer. I was being asked about my thoughts on reading curriculum before my bags were even unpacked! I've been trying to remind myself that its okay to take some time adjusting to living here while also trying to be involved and active in the planning processes. As the week progressed though I was more and more excited to get into my room.
It felt so good to be back in a classroom. But to think of as my own classroom is absolutely crazy! I left my piles of posters and started figuring out my weekly schedule. When to do math, reading, specials, etc. I like the schedule I have...I'm hoping it doesn't change too much!
Kathleen, a super experienced international teacher came in to see how I was doing. I confessed I had no idea what I was doing and she graciously gave me some advice. After peeking on her classroom, I felt really behind! But she has spent hours in there the last few days! I took her advice and finished sorting the posters then explored a few more of the things in the cabinets.
Another teacher came in and offered some bulletin board boarders! Perfect since I didn't have much to choose from. I walked down to her room and not only got some great boarders but also some fantastic ideas and more advice! I hurried back to my room and got started on the bulletin boards. They are abut 75% finished now and they make the room look great! It's amazing what a pop of color can bring to a room.
I can't wait to get back in there again...only this time, I will bring Heavy-Duty cleaning supplies!
Everything was tucked inside two cabinets. The room was completely bare! Yet, surprisingly dirty; in a uncharacteristic move I forgot all cleaning supplies up at the apt. So, I started sorting through the hundreds of posters the outgoing teacher left behind. Suddenly, I had piles and piles and still really didn't know what I was doing.
I've been slightly overwhelmed this week. A lot of the other teachers here have past experience and have been here for a week longer. I was being asked about my thoughts on reading curriculum before my bags were even unpacked! I've been trying to remind myself that its okay to take some time adjusting to living here while also trying to be involved and active in the planning processes. As the week progressed though I was more and more excited to get into my room.
It felt so good to be back in a classroom. But to think of as my own classroom is absolutely crazy! I left my piles of posters and started figuring out my weekly schedule. When to do math, reading, specials, etc. I like the schedule I have...I'm hoping it doesn't change too much!
Kathleen, a super experienced international teacher came in to see how I was doing. I confessed I had no idea what I was doing and she graciously gave me some advice. After peeking on her classroom, I felt really behind! But she has spent hours in there the last few days! I took her advice and finished sorting the posters then explored a few more of the things in the cabinets.
Another teacher came in and offered some bulletin board boarders! Perfect since I didn't have much to choose from. I walked down to her room and not only got some great boarders but also some fantastic ideas and more advice! I hurried back to my room and got started on the bulletin boards. They are abut 75% finished now and they make the room look great! It's amazing what a pop of color can bring to a room.
I can't wait to get back in there again...only this time, I will bring Heavy-Duty cleaning supplies!
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