Kindergarten Tales

Last week was the first full week with students.  It was interesting to say the least.  I have a very rambunctious group of students:12 boy and 8 girls.  They are all good kids they just need some guidance and aren't used to the schedule of kindergarten life yet.  I have experienced my first exposure to oppositional defiance disorder.  Before this semester I had never even heard about it, but it really does exist and in my classroom as well.  The student has done very well though and we've been working with him so things are getting better.  The first few days were questionable.  Now he only has a few moments where he shows some defiance, but it's no where near what it used to be like and I think he's learning to like school better and get more used to having a routine everyday.  My mentor teacher has given me some of the best feedback I could every ask for.  She told me that she thinks I'm cut out for kindergarten and that I'm doing a wonderful job.  My mothering personality and the care I show for the students is something that she is very fond of and she urges me to continue with the way I am going.  So far I am loving kindergarten and enjoy going back every day!