We had a crazy day at school today--rushing in and out of the classroom every half hour. It included a musical presentation in the gym by Mike Cowie, a trumpet player. He brought a guitarist and a sax player, and they played for the school with lights and loud sound. The kids loved it. One said to me that it was the "first real concert" he had been to. they love being in a darkened room, which doesn't happen often to keep behaviours to a minimum.
Yesterday I had a little scissor incident! I can't believe I injured myself so badly with a pair of "safety scissors." My parents should have never let me skip kindergarten!
I'm cooking for Sara tonight. I borrowed my mother's fruit cookbook and can't wait to pick something from it. Maybe it will be salmon with pineapple-tomato vinaigrette. Ant hates pineapple, so I'm enjoying it while I can.
School things that I need to think about:
How to keep children from always coming up to me. We need a routine so that they can tell me they need my attention without calling my name ten times.
How to streamline the kids who are using the computer. Why don't the programs install correctly? Why do the students need so much help?
What is a better way to get attention? Maybe I should try Karen's clapping technique.
What to do about Taylor and Sheldon always distracting each other?
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