Back to School??
Yes, it’s here… back to school time. As a parent of two young students along with being an elementary special education teacher, there is a lot of back to school excitement in our house.
From the teacher’s viewpoint, I am thinking about: classroom preparation, lesson plan organization, student caseloads and individual learning plans, and scheduling. I am also anxious to be reunited with colleagues, my “teacher friends”, and most importantly, the students!
As a parent, I am extremely excited for my son to start Kindergarten. With this, we deal with school open houses and playdates, parent meetings, supply lists and back to school shopping, paperwork, paperwork, paperwork, and awaiting the magical letter that discloses Logan’s classroom teacher.
Yes, the summer flew by… it was great and we had a ton of fun. And yes, I am ready to start school- as a teacher and a parent. I like the routine and the structure. I like the consistent schedule and predictability.
What is “back to school” time like for you?
What do you do to get ready for the upcoming year?
How do you feel- as a parent or an educator- about starting the 2008-2009 school year?
