Soooo...this is my first ever BLOG HOP! (Linky Party Thingy)...And how befitting for it to be about My First Day Jitters, seeing that this will be my first year teaching 4th grade. For the last two years I taught a 5/6 grade combo so, woo hooo, I'm getting closer to my dream grade. (I've dreamed of teaching 3rd grade since I was actually a 3rd grader myself!)
Back to the Blog Hop! This one is from my fellow 4th grade blogger over at Fierce in Fourth. So hop on over and be sure to link up and join the hopping fun!!
OK here it is:
My first day jitters:
- I am jittery about THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!! I probably won't sleep much the night before because I'll be running lists of things to do as "sugar plum fairies dance in my head" because we ALL know there is ALWAYS MORE TO BE DONE :/
- I am kind of nervous about getting to know another set of parents. I had most of the same students for the last two years, and had strong relationships with a lot of the parents. I have almost forgotten how to start things off with the parents at the beginning of the school year. Any suggestions???
- I am concerned about fitting it all in. I mean all of the pacing guides in the world won't help if you fall behind them. As a new'er teacher, I have had a tough time pacing myself in the past, and I don't like to stop an activity if EVERYONE does not fully understand. (you can see my problem)
Thanks for reading,
Miss Milton :)
Thanks for visiting my blog, I am happy to be your first blog follower! Yes, the insane number of students registered at 34 on my roster last week. Kids will still be enrolling until the first day which is August 7th! My suggestion for parents is to exchange contact info upfront. Make sure to add all parent emails to your "2012-2013 parents" contact list, and keep them informed of the latest things to look for/ask their student about, etc.
ReplyDelete:) Antonia @ forkin4th
Yaaaay!!!! Thanks so much for being my first follower. Hopefully there will be more to come one day. Thanks for the advice about parents and keeping them informed, I will definitely be exchanging contact info a.s.a.p.!
DeleteHey Amy! Thanks for following me, I really appreciate it. Well, I have joined your Linky Party, posted my thoughts, and entered your giveaway! Now all I have to do is keep my fingers crossed!! :)
ReplyDelete