This was my first classroom. I had to use a different room nearly every period and push everything around on this sweet Rubbermaid cart.
Last year I had my own room, and it was pretty big compared to some of the other rooms. I also made a few of the more experienced teacher a little jealous because they I also had a window, which is apparently a high commodity in the teaching profession.
This year takes the prize, though. Not only do I have a brand new room, but I also have a computer for each kid in the class. I am able to look at whatever they are typing from my computer and comment on their screen, which they think is kind of creepy. I can also take any one of their screens and put it on the LCD projector to show student examples or to just embarrass them. There was a kid Friday playing solitaire and didn't think I knew. I put his screen on the projector and gave him the, "just so you know, I can see everything you're typing." That turned out to be the fastest game of solitaire to date.
Things otherwise are great. Boston is talking a lot more than he used to. We can't really make out what he is saying most of the time, but that doesn't stop him from giving us the details. He also thinks he is too big for two naps a day, which doesn't work out very well. If he talks through either one of his naps we pay for it about an hour before bath time. I have never seen someone so small get so angry. When he is in a super-grumpy mood when we put him to be we will usually hear a "thump" on the door just as we close it. That is the sound of Boston throwing his bear at us from his crib. All in all, he is more fun now than he ever has been. The pool is a blast, the park is fun, and just hanging out in the back yard is a good time.
We hope all is well everywhere. Drop us a line when you can, and we'll do the same.
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