Today at work, the other teacher and I figured out how to get 10 2 and 3 year olds to clean up all the toys. And man, it ALWAYS looks like a hurricane went through the place. It's CRAZY the amount of mess a bunch of little kids can make!
Anyway. Usually, we just say "hey it's time to clean-up!" and then we end up picking up all the toys while they keep on playing. NOT working. So, today we decided to make clean-up time more "serious". We flipped the lights to get their attention, and then had them sit in a row against the wall (the only clear space in the room). I kinda felt like I was interogating a bunch of gulity suspects....but hey, it got their attention. Then, I told them it was time to clean up, and that this time, the other teacher and I are NOT going to help. If they did a good job, they were all going to get TWO (not one!) M&Ms. Well, it actually worked!!! We had to still keep some of the kids focused and give them direction, but pretty much they all actually helped clean-up. I can't beleive it atcually worked...we were shocked! But it did! YYAAYY!!!! :)
Oh the joys of working with little kids!
Seriously though...in spite of those frustrating moments, like getting them all to help clean up or dirty diapers and endless runny noses, I really do love my job. Those kids are priceless!
Favorite moment of the day: One of the the 3 year olds, Sydney was leaving with her dad while I was talkign with a parent in the hallway. As she passed me, she said "look what I got out of the prize bucket ms. ashley! An upstairs bus!".....as she showed me a little toy double-decker bus. SO CUTE!!!!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
First Blog!
So this is my first blog. I really don't know what to say on here. I DO though, think it's a neat way to keep in touch with people...on a more personal level I think, since you actually get to see little glimpses into their thoughts or their day. LOVE that!
Anyway. I can't believe it's already the second week in February. It's already been a week since Winterfest! Time flies so incredibly fast. Sometimes it would be nice to freeze it, just for a couple extra minutes, just to catch your breath.
Speaking of the second week... today's Valentine's Day! We had little parties for each of the classes yesterday at work. Cupcake, applesauce, and cheesypuff cheese everywhere. But the kids definately enjoyed it :)
As for today....spending some time with the youth group later at the Sadie Hawkins. Gonna be fun!
And, think I'll spend a little extra time loving the Lover of my Soul <3
Anyway. I can't believe it's already the second week in February. It's already been a week since Winterfest! Time flies so incredibly fast. Sometimes it would be nice to freeze it, just for a couple extra minutes, just to catch your breath.
Speaking of the second week... today's Valentine's Day! We had little parties for each of the classes yesterday at work. Cupcake, applesauce, and cheesypuff cheese everywhere. But the kids definately enjoyed it :)
As for today....spending some time with the youth group later at the Sadie Hawkins. Gonna be fun!
And, think I'll spend a little extra time loving the Lover of my Soul <3
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