TEN THINGS ABOUT TEACHIN’ . . .

As soon as I saw this Linky go up, I knew I wanted in on the action . . . it just hit at a really tough time schedule wise.  Well, life finally slowed down for a bit, I found myself some wifi (thank you hotel), and here I am!!  Alright, so I guess I didn’t REALLY need all that into jazz to tell you that I am joining Miss Kindergarten’s 10 Things Party, but I shoved it down your face any-who . . . always the talker over here 🙂

CLICK HERE to join or read other great posts from this Linky. This was so much fun!  Thanks for hosting, Miss Kinder!

TEN – LIVING BY THE BELL IS HARD  
I am hitting the ice tea, coffee, juice, and water hard this summer cuz when school rolls around, the hydratin’ is DONE!  It’s not the best thing to do for your body, but the moment I drink something it’s over (if you know what I mean).  

NINE – THERE’S ALWAYS TOMORROW
Some days the kids are just gonna get the best of you . . . none of those little tricks you have stuffed in your pocket are gonna work and it will feel like ya got hit by a truck.  I like to remind myself that there’s always tomorrow 🙂

EIGHT- WATCH OUT FOR WET SHOELACES
I am a sucker for cute little kids who need help.  However, I draw the line at wet shoelaces – especially when it hasn’t been raining . . . I’ll just let you mull that one over for a sec . . . 

SEVEN – MAKE FRIENDS WITH THE JANITOR
This one ain’t new for most of ya, but just in case you don’t know this one yet, jump on board A-SAP!  I go out of my way to be extra nice and I always leave left over birthday treats for him.  Heaven knows I wouldn’t want to have to do his job (especially in the Kinder wing)!!  He always does little extra things for me around my ancient classroom . . . a mini cupcake from time to time goes a long way 🙂

SIX – IT’S OKAY TO “TAKE YOUR WORK FOR A RIDE”
Raise your hand if you tote a bunch of junk home, ya don’t look at it, and it just rides back to school with you the next day??  {Both of my hands are up.}  Don’t feel bad . . . you need a life too every now and again.  

FIVE – NO CELL PHONES
I am making a sign for parent conferences this year that politely asks parents to turn off their cell phones.  Why you ask??  Well, I was lucky enough to chat with a parent last year who decided to text under the table during her child’s ENTIRE conference.  Uh . . . really!!??  In hindsight, I should have said something. However, my brain was in complete meltdown mode . . . I was in utter shock. Unplug, dummy – we’re talkin’ bout your kid!  I’m getting proactive this year!

FOUR – WE’RE ON REPEAT 
Remember that whatever you say . . . those terms you LOVE to use . . . will soon start flying out of the mouths of your babes.  Unfortunately, by the time November rolls around, I’ll hear the word “dude” all day long!  However, those times when a student looks at their neighbor and says, “are you being high-level??” will melt your heart!

THREE – SCREEN THOSE SHARES
I have had the joy of having a VERY questionable share slip in one day.  When a kid wants to show you his/her share before school, take a moment and look – especially when they tell you they have a cool ear massager.  Just sayin . . .

TWO – FIND YO-SELF A TEACHIN’ BESTIE
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again.  A teachin’ bestie will save your life.  I heart mine to the moon and back . . . I’d be utterly lost without her.  

ONE – PULL DOWN YOUR PANTS AND SLIDE ON THE ICE
This is a kinda gross way of saying . . . just go with it.  If I’ve learned anything these past 7 years it’s that your day/schedule/lesson is never going to go how you think it’s gonna go.  No worries . . . think on your feet, alter the “plan,” and enjoy the ride!  

Well, that’s my little list!  I joke around a ton, but I absolutely LOVE what I do. The grass ain’t greener my friends . . . I worked in PR/marketing/jornalism for five years before going back to snag a teaching credential.  We work harder than most, but life is good hanging with the little people 🙂

Alright, the hubs is up from his nap and it’s time to “unplug” for a bit!  (Gotta walk my talk . . . hehehehehe).  Thanks so much for visiting.  I’ll be back soon with something good – promise!