Thirteen Thursday

13 things I miss about teaching -



1. All the hugs in the halls and at recess!

2. Hearing all the funny things kids say - I think the 1st grade teachers at Shaw could write a book filled with all the hilarious comments we heard!

3. The beginning of the year letters from parents - I always had the parents write me a letter about their child, and it was such an eye-opening assignment. I loved hearing about their child from their eyes.

4. Watching the 1st graders come to school in August reading at a level 3 and progress through the year to a 16+. How amazing to see such growth!!!

5. Taking field trips to Victoria Theater - I loved to see the faces of kids who had never been to a theater before. They were in awe!

6. Reading aloud to the class - I loved read alouds!

7. Finding a few minutes through the day to sneak in some adult conversation with some of my closest friends!

8. Talent Show - always super hot in that gym, but so cute to see the kids perform!

9. Morning Meetings - I'm so glad Mrs. Donaldson introduced these to me because I feel like they made a HUGE difference in my teaching.

10. Going to P.E. with my kids - they loved it and it was always fun for them to see me in a different light.

11. Teaching next door to Pat - what a great neighbor!

12. My Data Board :)

13. Our fabulous insurance!!!



And....13 things I don't miss!



1. Report Cards

2. Conferences

3. DRAs

4. The heat in the classroom

5. Packing up at the end of the year

6. IATs

7. Recess Duty on the freezing cold days

8. Getting sick all the time

9. Getting in the shower at 5:45am

10. Paperwork and filing

11. Teaching that math program

12. Meetings that seem to last forever

13. Missing out on spending everyday with Gavin