Teacher Tuesday: It's only the beginning :)

Monday I entered the classroom as a student teacher. I'd say a huge bundle of nerves tied together with excitement would have explained how I felt! 

Over the past few days I have learned... 
1. just how much I LOVE being in the classroom. 
2. the true meaning of naps, snacks, coffee, and chocolate. 
3. that having an organized planner really relieves anxiety. 
4. that 1st graders have the funniest conversation topics and stories!
5. that lice makes the classroom more difficult... and the thought alone makes my head   
    itch. 
6. that a smile and care cane make all the difference... and seeing the change in a child 
   as a result is a fabulous feeling. 

7. that being called "Miss Fitch" and "Teacher" is a great feeling to get used to!

Favorite statements from the day:
**I love being taller than the 1st graders... and on the first day I wore 4-or-so inch heels. While picking the kids up from their specials class on boy looks up at me and says "Teacher... I mean, uh, Miss Fitch, uh, I think you got a little taller." Sadly it wasn't the truth but it made my short stature smile :)

**When reading a book about everyone having a talent... one girl's acclaimed talent was "shoe shopping" :) This is a girl I could get along with ;) 

So far I'm loving 1st grade :)