I am LOVING sixth grade English!! I never thought middle school was my thing, but I knew if I never tried it, I'd never know. Teaching little first graders was just who I was, but I've got to tell you, I am having so much fun! I knew it would be a big adjustment, so I spent a lot of time thinking it through and processing aloud with sweet listeners like my precious mama and husband:) I'm so thankful I've had lots of people praying for me!! I felt surprisingly peaceful throughout inservice week and the first three days! I am so thankful for God's granting me peace!
The other sixth grade teachers have made me feel so welcome and a part of their team! When I first accepted the job, I was nervous about interacting with middle school teachers, because they always seemed so different than us elementary people, but they are WONDERFUL! They love the kids and support one another. They have all been friendly, warm, and hospitable.
The kids have been sweet too! They're great listeners and are so good at following directions:) I had them write stories on Friday and had the best time reading them this weekend. I wasn't sure what to expect from their writing, but I was pleasantly surprised with their use of paragraphs and adjectives!!
My sweet family is always so supportive and helps me get my classroom ready for a new school year, and since they were far away and couldn't be here to help, they sent me these beautiful flowers just in time for open house!!!! Isn't that so thoughtful?!!! They're the BEST:) These pretty flowers have been the perfect welcome to my classroom and have made it smell good too!
Keith's sweet mom knew how much I was missing my mom as I set up my classroom, so she made me this super cute curtain to hide the kids' cubbies!!! Once again, SO sweet!!
Then, as if that wasn't enough, Lourene and Laura (Keith's mom and sister) surprised me with this SUPER cute wreath!!! Aren't they talented and crafty?!! They worked all day the day before school started just to make me feel special! All of the pencils remind the kids of how much writing we're going to do this year:)
I am so thankful that Keith and I both have such sweet families to encourage us!!! Thanks guys!! It's looking like a fantastic school year so far!! I hope all of you Texas teachers enjoy your last week of summer!
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6th grade English?! That is a major change from 1st- but HOW FUN! I'm so glad that you're liking it. Can't wait to hear Tales from the 6th grade! :)
Fun times! I KNEW you would love it! I am so proud of you for taking on a new challenge, but I'm not surprised it is going so well. You are a gift to that school and those kids!
By the way, if you need any resources, I have a few novel activities I could send you. Just let me know.
Glad to hear everything is going so well!! I have never seen a wreath like that, what a cute idea! I am going up to see my room for the first time today and to take up some boxes. I am looking forward to starting school, but not moving all of my stuff, unpacking, and decorating...
I totally forgot y'all started so much earlier than us!
I love all the cute projects around the room, what a cute pencil wreath!
I am so glad it is going well. You could seriously teach any grade and love it, I am convinced of that!
cute wreath! so crafty and creative. :) i was wanting to try middle school after this yr... i bet it is AMAZING how independent they are. i bet they can even go to the bathroom alone and not need "help" with their buttons or trying their shoes!
I'm so excited you're teaching 6th grade! I've been teaching 6th grade Language Arts (so, English and Reading) for 4 years now (this is my 5th, I guess) and I absolutely love it! You'll be great!
Absolutely love the wreath!!!!!
So glad things are going well. You will be great teaching any grade!!!
Terri
I am so glad that you are enjoying teaching 6th grade. My first teaching job was teaching middle school 7th grade English and 6-8 Math. I was really scared about it but I loved it too and the kids made it all worthwhile too! It's good to hear that you are making a great transition there and that the other teachers are helping you out and making you feel welcome. That's always a blessing! It's crazy to think school is starting without me being a part of it this year since I'm staying home with the baby, but I'll never regret it either. 6th graders are the sweetest and what I loved about them is they were old enough to get my jokes ;0) Glad you're loving it!
look how cute you are!? fabulous classroom. i'm so glad you are enjoying teaching 6th grade. thanks for entering the contest, i'd love to still cut some letters for you. check out the blog for details!
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