These first few days are hilarious in the amount of reminders that are needed, pretty much continually. It is a lot to take in the first few days for the kids, but I know that they will learn the routines and systems of the classroom in no time at all. Lots of fun seeing personalities come out, who is taking initiative, who is testing the waters, etc. You can see a noticeable shift of energy in the afternoon around what used to be nap-time...the kids are feeling the long day, for sure! I am happy to be in it, though, as the teacher prep/meeting time before school is more tedious for me and not as much fun as with the kids :)
I am adjusting to the behavior management systems that the teacher uses and learning her expectations of the kids and the routines just as they are. I am still on the fence about the stop light system...I would be interested to see if anyone is in a K class that doesn't use a "management" system and how alternatives work in the class. I just find it to be a lot of energy and effort on part of the teacher in maintaining it and it doesn't feel like a system that build cooperation and understanding as a community. I am interested to see how it plays out during the year...
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