Wow. Today was more of a challenge then the last several days. I'm not used to working the last day of school. Just the way my schedule has been the last few years. I knew that it was coming, and I know exactly what triggered it. I still hate the chaos. It's primarily generated by the structure of the school. It was a combination of excitement, sadness, and changes in the classroom.
It's amazing how much I know them now, and how I know that I will miss them. The classroom will feel so strange when I go in on Monday to prep for the fall. One child had his best day yet- except for pulling over a chair and trying to reach the candles. Sigh. Another girl had a melt-down on a scale that I hadn't seen before. I knew some of the boys would go wild without some guidance so I pulled some new practical life and sensorial works specifically to involve them. It worked incredibly well. I know what they need now. I don't feel as if the classroom was properly prepared before. It's getting better.
I can't wait till some of the materials that I've ordered arrive. It's how I want to set things up. What we need. It's so nice to have a budget and the ability to spend it as I see fit. I know that I'm going to have to invest in Practical life materials. So much is so small that it's really only fit for more advanced work. No basic pouring, etc. I did make a good start on setting up several of the things that I've had in my mind.
The parents have loved the little notes that I've sent them. I have to find a way to type them though. Handwriting is like hand sewing. Far too slow!
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