Wow, what a day! It is interesting to experience the first day of school for the second time. I had forgotten what it was like to have new 2nd graders. There is a big difference between end-of-the-school-year second graders and beginning-of-the-year ones. Because I teach the English Language Learners, all of my students speak Spanish, some only speak Spanish. In my school, there is a Kinder and a First grade class that is taught completely in Spanish. Second grade is the year we start in Spanish, but end in English. It is a big job, for them and for me. By the end of the year last year my students could all speak, work, think, and read in both English and Spanish. I had got use to that, and now I am back at square one. Tons on Spanish, very little (if any at all) English.
I am enjoying the class though. They are great kids and ready to learn. I am glad that the first day is over and am looking forward to many more days (179 to be exact) with my students.
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That the one thing about teaching, you can't start where you left off! You get to start from square one every year (although that can be a good thing, too- with parenting you don't get to go back and try a different way)
I remember when you were struggling at the begining of last year..oh to be back in that spot again!! Although I can attest, every year just gets easier and easier. I know you are a great teacher and will do awesome.
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