The day went pretty well. I am attributing it to everyone feeling more at ease because our principal was away for the day.
Teaching:
We got through a journal entry about peace and I was super happy that so many children volunteered to read what they had written- even the little guy who cried the first time!
We had gym and did the stations approach again- hoop jumps, plank, jumping jacks and squat jumps. I did them with the kids and got quite the workout!
This afternoon we had silent reading. I always do guided reading during this time and today a little girl came up and asked when she got to come. I couldn’t believe I missed her on my plan!! I really praised her for coming and asking though.
We also did a cut and paste about peaceful versus not peaceful actions. We did it as a class and it went super smoothly.
We ended the day with outside playtime. I really wish I had worn about five more layers! It was so cold today and the kids were super excited because the forecast called for snow. None showed up though.
I spent some time after school working with my teaching buddy on the report card templates. They have changed it again on us. This is the fourth time in four years🙄😖
Shopping:
I did some more online shopping today as I work to use up gift cards. I have purchased an electric blanket from Walmart which should be here by the 20th and I spent an hour picking two books from Chapters to use up my store credit as I didn’t want to forget about it. I have the new Oh She Glows cookbook and a modern top down knitting book coming, hopefully!
House:
As I write this, I realize I forgot to do my floors today:(
Knitting:
I have made a list of projects I have upcoming and now I just feel overwhelmed:(
I was working on the October Hat, but screwed up and had to rip out again. Maybe I had better put this to the side for a bit.
On the list:
Sweater test knit
Fix my coral sweater- wore it today and I want the sleeves longer
Socks for Jacqueline
Toque for Lyndsay
Toque for secretary’s daughter
Fix purple sweater – I want it skinnier and longer
October hat
Mitts out of Weekender leftovers
I know it’s all fun, but the length of the list makes me nervous. Now I just want to get them done and off the list!
Well that’s it for me today.
Have fun!
AJ
A Petite Slice of Life 
You have a lot of projects on your list! Good for the little girl who spoke up, and good for you for encouraging her 🙂
I do have a lot of projects- feeling a little overwhelmed:(
I was really proud of her for doing that as she’s very quiet.
Don’t feel overwhelmed! A lot of your projects are quick ones – you will pick them off in no time 🙂
I hope so! I just don’t want to start with the wrong thing and then end up not getting something done on timr
It is always good to see the kiddos step up for him/herself. Granted then teacher guilt kicks in like… ummm how did I forget her? Looks like you have a lot on your knitting plate, but I know you will find the order that works best and click things off the list quickly.
isn’t it crazy how one person can change the whole mood of the work environment? And enough that when they aren’t there there is a whole different feel to life! I still can’t believe you are doing the report cards over AGAIN. This is silly
Yup I was proud of her, but felt horrible for missing her on my list!
Ugh if I could just figure out the best order, I’d be a lot calmer about all of my projects.
I know and we weren’t even told that they had changed!!!
I love my heated blanket. 🙂
Oh good! I hope it gets here soon!
That’s why I have to be careful making lists because I get overwhelmed and the fun goes out of it!! Having said that, if I didn’t make a list of all you have to make for people…..I’d forget something!
Exactly it’s a conundrum!
I would put the first 3 projects you want to work on in plain sight, and not look at your list until you finish one of those!
Good plan! I actually went and bought the yarn for the three projects I owe to other people and have started on the one I have to have finished first