This week I had my first FULL week of subbing. On Sunday I had two days of subbing scheduled for the week. The days in between filled up and come Friday I was exhausted!! Oddly enough, I have not subbed in a grade higher than second. I have got my full dose of Kindergartners, 1st graders and 2nd graders!! Being with these young-ins requires a lot of energy, patience and laughter. I have too many stories to even remember from these kiddos. Below are some of my favorites that stick out to me!!
My very first day was a half-day at Southdale, on a Friday. Southdale is where I went to elementary and where my dreams of being a teacher began. I think it was truly a gift from God, not only to have my first day just be a half-day (whew!) but also at the school that made such an impact on my life.
The first graders I was with were quite rambunctious with lots of energy!! :) It was a fun afternoon. My favorite story from that day occurred right when I walked in. I was introducing myself to the teacher and in the background I faintly heard a little boy say, "You are beautiful!" I did not acknowledge the student, trying to just ignore his comment, even though I definitely heard him. About 10 minutes later I was walking the class to lunch. This same little boy, was walking next to me and very politely said, "I don't think you heard me earlier, I said you look very beautiful." This boy had guts!! How sweet-- needless to say I told him thank you and we kept on our way to lunch. When I got home I made sure to tell Mark he better watch out :)
This past week I was at a school in Cedar Falls in a first grade class again. As I was explaining a worksheet they were going to go do on their own, I began by saying, "The first thing you will do..." The minute I said that, the whole class simultaneously began singing: "The first thing I do is always the same, I pick up my pencil and write my name." SO CUTE!! I couldn't help but giggle and of course said YES that is what you will do. SECOND, you will... :)
I've loved subbing so far and I think Mark loves me subbing too! :)
My very first day was a half-day at Southdale, on a Friday. Southdale is where I went to elementary and where my dreams of being a teacher began. I think it was truly a gift from God, not only to have my first day just be a half-day (whew!) but also at the school that made such an impact on my life.
The first graders I was with were quite rambunctious with lots of energy!! :) It was a fun afternoon. My favorite story from that day occurred right when I walked in. I was introducing myself to the teacher and in the background I faintly heard a little boy say, "You are beautiful!" I did not acknowledge the student, trying to just ignore his comment, even though I definitely heard him. About 10 minutes later I was walking the class to lunch. This same little boy, was walking next to me and very politely said, "I don't think you heard me earlier, I said you look very beautiful." This boy had guts!! How sweet-- needless to say I told him thank you and we kept on our way to lunch. When I got home I made sure to tell Mark he better watch out :)
This past week I was at a school in Cedar Falls in a first grade class again. As I was explaining a worksheet they were going to go do on their own, I began by saying, "The first thing you will do..." The minute I said that, the whole class simultaneously began singing: "The first thing I do is always the same, I pick up my pencil and write my name." SO CUTE!! I couldn't help but giggle and of course said YES that is what you will do. SECOND, you will... :)
I've loved subbing so far and I think Mark loves me subbing too! :)
fun!!!!!! excited to hear all your subbing stories:)
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