Gearing Up

I have been preparing for the upcoming school year. I have created a very clear long-term plan for next year, essentially mapping out each day. I have created lesson plans and materials through December. I am hoping to be through planning the whole year before the first day of school.

I have also been crocheting items for my classroom. I have seat covers for student desks in school colors (green and pink), a rug for the center of my room (more school colors), and a tapestry-like thing that will hang over the front of my desk to shield what I have stored underneath (you guessed it, school colors).

We start with professional development in about 3 weeks, I think. Students come in for the first day of school on August 14th. Wow.

The school year went by so fast last year, and I have a feeling this year will be no different.

I am excited. Scared. Anxious. I really want to do a great job. If I don't, people fall through the cracks, don't learn, all sorts of things happen. Of course, for some people, they happen whether I do a good job or not. I will really work to stay positive this school year.

Good luck to me.