Stressful September...
Another school year has began and gotten into full swing. It is a very exciting time of year for a teacher. A new class of little ones to have another year of fun with. It's very much like a new friendship. You are getting to know each other and the best way to communicate in order to have the best time together. Although August is when a teacher traditionally first meets her/his new class, September is when you REALLY meet your new class. The honeymoon period is over, and now it is time to really learn about each other. I always read books to my class. I like to keep a theme going on the types of picture books I read. You can always find me reading a chapter book like Junie B. Jones to my class, but I usually have a display of picture books that are carrying a common theme. During our beginning weeks of school and running through the first part of September, I focus on good behavior and starting school themed picture books....