Well, I have made it 1 whole week. It's had it's ups and downs. I am really learning some things about my kids, the arrangement (per admin.), and how much work I have in store for this year. Wednesday I wanted to cry at the end of the day. My kids just had the worst time making choices. All I wanted to do was scream. We have been encouraged to use the Adult Voice. That's the voice that says: "I hear what you are saying/doing. I am sorry that this has happened/you feel this way/your feelings are hurt. I understand because I would feel the same way if...What can we do to fix the situation/make it better/help you?" Basically you use the acronym HEAT--Hear, Empathize, Appologize, and Take Action. Now, for those of you who know my communtiy of learners (don't cha love the teacher lingo?), you will realize that this is voice is not always effective. Sometimes the Parent Voice needs to be used. For example: "You betta get over here right now or else!" Think Madea. Well, sorta. Please know I don't use this voice often, but sometimes those little ones need to remember who is in charge! :)
I have also found out that a few of my darlings are not anywhere where they need to be accademically. Unfortunetly 1 sweetie really should not be in 2nd grade. That is difficult. By now she should know her letters/sounds/and be able to read and write. Not so. I have my hands full. I won't go into details, but pray for me. I am imagining that half of my class will be pulled at some point during the day. I know I will need your prayers.
Now on to somet
hing funny. Let me preface this by saying that I love my nephew to pieces. He is a mess and I know it. I have helped spoil him at times, so I could be partially guilty for his behavior. Well, guess what? He started Kindergarten this year. This week he has missed lunch twice. He had to sit alone 1 day and with the principal the next. Well, teacher sounds like she knows what she is doing and "nipping it in the bud" sooner rather than later. Memphis has been in day care since he was 1. But it was not a formal setting with rules, procedures, etc. Now he is and he is having a hard time adjusting. He is smart though! He is an auditory learner for sure. This is the funny part: The other day he told/asked my sister Melissa for a drink. He finally told her that "I asked for a drink 2 times and you didn't get it. That's unacceptable behavior!" I can't remember if he told her she needed to get into trouble or not, but...I have to laugh. I knew this was going to happen. What can you say??? Out of the mouths of babes!
hing funny. Let me preface this by saying that I love my nephew to pieces. He is a mess and I know it. I have helped spoil him at times, so I could be partially guilty for his behavior. Well, guess what? He started Kindergarten this year. This week he has missed lunch twice. He had to sit alone 1 day and with the principal the next. Well, teacher sounds like she knows what she is doing and "nipping it in the bud" sooner rather than later. Memphis has been in day care since he was 1. But it was not a formal setting with rules, procedures, etc. Now he is and he is having a hard time adjusting. He is smart though! He is an auditory learner for sure. This is the funny part: The other day he told/asked my sister Melissa for a drink. He finally told her that "I asked for a drink 2 times and you didn't get it. That's unacceptable behavior!" I can't remember if he told her she needed to get into trouble or not, but...I have to laugh. I knew this was going to happen. What can you say??? Out of the mouths of babes! 
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That is funny. Did he get his drink?
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