"Kinder sweeties"

School has started and on top of teaching, I am mama to 2 boys in new schools this year.  M and G are in public schools and for the first time are not with mommy.  This has been interesting for me.  They love it.  They are very happy and have wonderful teachers.  But it is hard for me not being able to go check on them on my break or pass them in the hall.  I find myself wanting to call them throughout the day to ask them a question or tell them something (no my 8 and 6 year olds don't have phones :)).  But as difficult as this is, it is good for all of us.  I am glad to let my babies grow up and learn to be independent.  As a matter of fact, it is fun to watch them all getting to be big boys (we have recently potty trained the twins, and thrown away all sippy cups :)).  So this has been a good transition for us all.

My "kinder sweeties" are so great this year.  I ended up with only 6 students- all of whom know each other from last years k4 class.  They really are precious.  I find that my classroom is so much more laid back than years past.  I think that this stems mainly from the transitions that I have made in my instruction.  This year my students are spending minimal time in their desks.  I am teaching a a great deal from a circle time perspective and using centers for the practice and participate (as opposed to mostly workbooks).  I am still working on my methods of instruction- it is difficult going from all instruction and and worksheets to circle time and centers.  I am also still working on fine tuning my centers.  But we are getting there!!!

I am also going to be sharing my weekly/monthly themes and activities we are doing :)