Top Ten of Teaching...

So I just have to say that I absolutely love my job!! As my school year comes to an end, June 25th, I've been thinking about all the things that I love about teaching Kindergarten. I have learned so much and have had fun times and made many memories. We had our Kindergarten program today for the parents. It was probably my favorite day so far. The kids were so excited to sing in front of thier parents. I showed a slideshow of pictures, which was a big hit. The kids loved looking at themselves. It was funny just to watch them watch the slideshow. I almost started crying just thinking that they will be in a new class next year!!!

Here goes with my top ten favorites about teaching (not in a particular order):

1. Never Boring. I am always moving and doing something. The days just fly by.

2. I teach the most basic simple concepts that are so important for kids. They get so excited about finding a word or a letter that they know in a book and being able to count by 10's to 100.

3. The student's treat me as a celebrity. They all wanted a picture with me today. Kindergarteners adore thier teachers.

4. I get to be a role model and give positive adult interaction for kids who do not have that at home.

5. I hear all of the funny things that kids say. I had a student ask me where I live and I responded with Holladay. He said, "Oh Holiday Express (a motel) I've been there." I have a student who has wresled an Alligator. I have a student who goes to New York every weekend (only because I went their over one of the breaks). I have been told I am pretty, I am beautiful, that I am the best teacher, that they wish I was thier mom, your shirt is pretty, your hair looks beautiful, and I wish I could stay in your class forever.

6. I get lots of love letters. I have a mailbox and they love putting notes in thier for me. "I luv you teter." "You are the best teter." "I love Mrs. Hansen."

7. I get random breaks throughout the year and a long summer!!!

8. I never have to work weekends or nights. I like how I know the school schedule for the whole year. I like having a schedule and knowing what I am doing with the kids each day.

9. I get to do fun kids things: recess, computers, art projects, journals, coloring, shapes, math games, blocks, reading kids books etc...

10. I love seeing the progress the students make throughout the year. It is so fun to see a student who comes to school not knowing any letters and sounds and now they are reading books!! Kids love to learn..it is so fun to watch thier eyes light up and see them smile when they caught on to something I was teaching.