Marathon Day

Today was a long day at work! I was asked a few weeks ago to start coming in at seven to help in the mornings. I still get off at the same time, but the two extra hours a day looks really nice when I receive my paychecks! The other teacher and I have lotsa fun in the mornings. We call it our morning show, and we really do enjoy it!

Then I went across the hall to Heather's classroom to help in there until my kids came. My class went quite well today. I brought in a small tree for us to decorate in class. We made ornaments yesterday, I threaded some floss through the hole, and ta-da, a great ornament! We also have a Star of David that goes on the top, also made by a student. Tomorrow we are making pinecone ornaments. I think the tree will be quite pretty!

Our activities today included gluing marshmallows on an igloo coloring page. They really liked that, and also enjoyed sampling a few of the marshmallows! We also did a next project with a plastic golf ball. I put a sheet of paper in a shoebox, put a smidge of paint on the paper, then we put the ball in the box. We tilted the box several different ways and watched the cool designs that it made!

After cleaning up my room as usual, I left at my normal time to go teach a piano lesson. I had been asked a couple of days ago if I was able to stay late today, or if I could come back later. After my lesson, I drove back up to work to assist with closing. This won't be a regular occurence, but I don't mind helping out when I can.

I was first sent to one of the two year-old rooms. I was immediately greeted by all the kids who all had very important things to tell me, all at the same time. They then all wanted me to read them various books. I was familiar with most of the kids and enjoyed the time in there.

I then went to the 0-6 month old room. I enjoyed playing with the babies and talking with the other teacher in there! My last stop was the gym. I had kids from 18 months to five years old. Granted, there were only about six kids in there. I stayed with them until their parents came. I enjoyed it, but now I am pooped!