We have completed 3 days of 2nd grade! So far as to be expected. I have had minimal resistance from the student compared to last year, although school is still not his favorite thing. But the alternative is much less appealing to him, so for that I am thankful. Some things I have learned in the past 3 days:
1. Having school with a 2nd grader, preschooler, 2 year old, and 14 month old can be akin to shepherding sheep. There is always someone who needs to be pulled back in the pen.
2. Keeping your sanity while a 14 month old is crying in the background, the 2 year old is grabbing toys from his sister, and the 7 year old who can't sit still is trying to do his copywork is enough for any Mom to consider the benefits of private school (but only for a moment :)
3. Not all babies like to play with baby toys!
4. Classroom management with a class of 30 same-age students must be a piece of cake compared to managing 4 of varying ages and attention spans under the age of 7.
5. 2 months is apparently a long enough time to completely forget all 1st grade Math and handwriting skills.
6. And God must have a sense of humor to have put me in this job!
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Hey Michelle! I can totally relate, or I am going to totally relate come this fall. Starting K5/1st with oldest, with 4 year old probably also wanting to learn, then the almost one-year old into everything and #4 getting ready to make his way into the world. :)
So, next year, I'll be right where you are this year. Oh, my!
What was God thinking?! :)
Kathy
Oh Michelle. We have done very minimal school here of late. But I feel like a ringmaster at the circus. I agree that a class of 30 same age might be easier. I plan to hold my breath, jump in with both feet and wish for the best. It's just a few more years and then the baby won't be a baby and they can all learn together.
Michelle,
I believe #4 is true...I would think my classes of 18 2nd graders would be easier! Keep it up! You are their most important teacher.
Catherine
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