Between training for my teaching job (!!) in the afternoons and copy-editing in the mornings, I have suddenly found myself short on time.
Time being something I learned to use and waste to MAXIMUM awesomeness this summer.
The training is going well – the steepest learning curve I’ve ever faced, but every day that I hear practical tips from experienced teachers and look over sensible and motivating lesson plans, the less terrified I am about the entire prospect. Twenty-two kids! In my care! Oh! My! God!
I’m excited, though. Which is a niiiiiiice feeling.
This weekend I’m: going to Rhode Island. Being Stuart’s co-pilot while he practices driving on the mean streets of Providence with his shiny new learner’s permit. Learning how to make rice pudding. And reading a lot of material about kids, literacy, and teaching.
Holy cow, people! Four days to Go Time.




So you’re skipping the Coat of Babies step and going directly to the Coat of Children?
It was a GOWN, dude.
i didn’t know you were doing the teaching thing. check out “love and logic in the classroom.” good luck!
and good luck to stuart with the driving!
as a fellow astorian and teacher, if you need help of any sort at any time, please don’t hesitate to ask. i’ve written several formidable lesson plans. plus, it would give us an excuse to settle down with a cup of tea.
This is wonderful. Enjoy it, you will be fabulous. A big ol’ yay from SLC!
xo
oooh, i’m dying to find out how your first day is going… post soonlish!!
Hey, Krissa-
I’ve taught for the past four years, and I’m also currently taking a year off to get my Master’s degree in Language and Literacy, so if you need anything, just let me know!! Good luck, you’ll love it!!
-Brooke
I just spoke to Krissa (today being her first day with the children) and she said ‘I’ve never been so busy in my life’.
When life serves you apples, make apple juice.