Crafty Lil Devil

Good morning class! Oh wait...I'm not at work today. :) How was my first week at work? Pretty good, overall. I finally learned all the kids' names. (Always helpful when telling certain ones to quit throwing blocks at their friend's head.) But if I accidentally slip and call one by the wrong name, you can be sure they let me know it! It's quite entertaining and sometimes I do it on purpose just to see their reaction. (Ok, I don't really, but it makes a good story, right?)
This week, I have surely been tested, but I guess that's to be expected with any kids when they are experiencing change. One kid told me he hates me and he can't wait for Ms. Heather (their old teacher) to have her baby so she can come back. This is the same kid who kisses me and almost knocks me over with hugs every single day. Such is life when you're 3 right? We have some great kids in our class and they are all at different levels of learning right now, so it's a challenge to keep everyone's attention when teaching a lesson or doing circle time. I've got to sit down this week and plan some lessons. The other teacher and I take turns teaching a new lesson each week. This week, we (and by "we" I mean "she") turned our classroom into the ocean. I came in one morning and it was done. I would have helped if I knew anything about it, but maybe she wanted to wait until I've been there longer? Who knows. But we both agreed that we'd come up with a month's worth (or two) of lesson plans and sit down and share them with each other on Monday so that we can both have some input in the class lesson plans.
Overall, I am really loving this job! I come home exhausted every day though. Last night, I came home and took a shower, ate dinner and went to bed at 7:30. I was wiped out! I knew that I'd be tired, but when you're not used to taking care of even one kid and then you go to taking care of 11, then you are in for some tired nights! But one good thing this has done for me? (Besides giving me experience for the future, of course.) It has made me realize I don't want to have a baby any time in the near future. 11 screaming 3 year olds are remarkably good birth control. :)
Now I'm off to plan some lessons. Wish me luck!
P.S. Maybe next week, I'll take my camera and take pictures of my classroom and the kids. They are such hams!