Love day!

Today concludes my first full week of being the teacher full time. I am so physically drained. Still, there is so much to do for next week. I can't believe that my internship is going by so quickly. I only have 76 more days until I graduate. That's so insanely close.

After the exciting day we all had today I think a nap is in order! Then I have a ton of papers to grade, planning to do, and try to find time to enjoy this THREE day weekend! 

Here is a picture of all the valentines I got today from my wonderful kids. 

They are so awesome. I love being their teacher. 

Official takeover

Commence my official takeover! Today wasy first day of doing everything. I wasn't terribly nervous, mostly because I didn't have time to be nervous. We had a busy, busy day and I had to stay on too of everything. Well, I had to act like I was on top of everything. There is so much that goes into planning an entire week in the classroom. I can't wait to finish out this week being the full time teacher. Even more than that... I can't wait for the upcoming 3 day weekend!! Woo (:

Do a little dance

T. G. I. F 

Thank goodness it's Friday. 

Let me say... It's been a tough week. It started out strong and everything was right as rain. That was until I had my first formal observation on Thursday. Things could have gone a little better. At the time I felt so incompetent to the teaching profession. As bad as I thought it went it ended up being okay. In retrospect it was a decent observation. I got some good news and some unexpected not so good news which just made the good news seem null and void. I am feeling much more competent and confident in my teaching after today. 

This upcoming week will be my first official week of complete take over. I've been gradually taking over little by little, but starting Monday I'll be the one making the plans and implementing all of them. Obviously my awesome sponsor teacher will be there for support and guidance the entire way. It will be a challenge to take on all of the responsibility, but I think I'm ready! 

On another note: today we had an inspiring guest speaker come in today to talk about the history of music. It was a student's grandfather who came to class and brought his massive collection of antique music players. We had the honor of listening to a Thomas Edison, 1912, record on a phonograph. We also got to listen to a Victor gramophone and records from every major decade of music. We had an amazing time dancing along to the music and singing to the sounds of the 50's - 80's. The best part was when we danced to the disco music!  

After the presentation and dancing was over we all got a special treat - a Thomas Edison record from 1912! 

Today helped my ego and confidence tremendously. I can't wait to have another day like today with my kids. 

School projects

My kids have been working on their biography projects for the past two weeks and today was the day they presented the 3D image of the person they chose to do their biographies on. I am so proud of all the work they did on these projects. 

Next we will be starting our unit on Canada. I'll have my first formal observation this week and honestly I am a nervous wreck. For now I need to get some rest.... zzzzzz

Maxi dress!

I must say after this past week with freezing temperature I was so glad to finally have the weather man give me some good news. It was a high of 80 today and that meant it was time to break out the maxi dresses! I was able to wear my favorite dress to school today and be so comfortable. 

Who says that ole' groundhog knows anything about winter in Florida. I'd like to see him explain how 6 more weeks of winter is possible after the beautiful day we had today.

My first formal observation is this week and secretly I am freaking out! Okay, maybe it's not a huge secret. Especially since I bring it up every time I can. I know that this is just something that has to be done, but that doesn't mean I'll be any less stressed. Even when it's over I'll still have two more observations.... For now I will enjoy the rest of my night by writing up more lesson plans. Wait... Did I say enjoy? I meant.... I mean.... Whoops (;