- First graders are surprisingly transparent. They haven't learned to hide things or act certain ways for their friends.
- Eighteen first graders can spread out over sixty feet as they walk down a hall in a line.
- First graders can't sit still for a lesson, but will just stand around when given the chance to 'get their wiggles out'.
- Everything is exciting to a first grader if phrased in the right way, even a math assessment.
- Anything can be a game with first graders, counting, learning names, practicing routines, and more.
- First graders can wear you out, even when you have lots of support and help!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Things I've Learned This Week
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Sounds like you are having quite a week--I've always felt that K/1 teachers should get paid MORE than any other level K-12....but what a trip you have in front of you....no grade level changes more in the course of a year than those 1sts....I hope you are taking LOTS of pix...so you can really look back (and if you want help, just yell--I'd love to come take pix of the kids)
Sounds like an exciting start to an exciting year!
Jenny, I'm enjoying your observations of working at the primary level. I taught first and second for 14 years (actually only two years at first). First grade is a specialty area, I think. I switched from second to sixth and I was amazed that the floor wasn't covered with crumbs after lunch time. Hang in there and have fun.
Isn't it amazing how everything can be fun and exciting. I hated bathroom breaks with preschoolers but if I said it in a certain way it seemed like an adventure. Well almost everything is an adventure actually. Aren't they sweet?
I can't even imagine teaching first graders! Although your first one- they haven't learned how to act a certain way for their friends- seems like bliss to me! Fifth graders are all about pleasing their friends, which makes them a tricky bunch!
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