Our First Day

What I Felt
I had so many emotions leading up to and during our first day together... I was nervous, excited, impatient, overwhelmed, blessed, and ready to welcome over 20 little people into a space that I created just for them.

What I Loved
I loved greeting each student at the door, introducing myself as I shook their hand, welcoming them to second grade.

I loved learning about who they are, what they like and what they don't like.

I got my first hug from a sweet little girl with braids and beads and no front teeth.

What We Did
We learned rules and some procedures, did some coloring and math work, practiced the pledge, and wrote our numbers up to 50. (I love that many of the skills we will teach this year will build upon the knowledge and skills that the students already have!)

What I Learned
I'm realizing that these babes are still just little first graders... and they really are so little. Their feet don't even touch the floor as they sit in their chairs at their desks.

They love when I read them stories and when we play games.

All of a sudden, I have 22 kids to mother, teach and care for 30 hours a week.

Everyone's name.

I don't even notice my blank bulletin boards and empty wall spaces when all my little loves are in the room.

I'm about to give them my everything and I will for sure be talking about them all of the time.