"God expects you to have enough faith and determination and enough trust in Him to keep moving, keep living, keep rejoicing. In fact, He expects you not simply to face the future (that sounds pretty grim and stoic); He expects you to embrace and shape the future--to love it and rejoice in it and delight in your opportunities."

~Elder Holland, Apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Monday, May 12, 2008

In the Classroom

Ahh the substitute teacher - fresh meat....


And that is why I only sub in elementary school. Where they are at least a little afraid of you. Or so I thought. I sent two kindergardeners to the office the other day! One for defiance and the other for hitting! Now this isn't normal, but it is a little disturbing, I mean these are 5 and 6 year olds. (is sub-ing spelled with 1 b or 2???)
Overall though, subing is a great job, it's relatively easy (although extremely exhausting!) and it is very flexible. It can be fun or awful depending on the class you get and some children can be very sweet. I have gotten a few pictures drawn and cute little note from some first-graders. There's nothing better to make you feel good than "you are the best teacher" or " I love you" or " will you stay in our class longer" or "You're nice". Anyway, if you are considering subing it's really worth a look.
Grades I have been in so far:
Kindergarden
1st
2nd
3rd

Pretty fun stuff, never a dull moment!