It's been awhile.
I am making a really late New-Years Resolution (or early, depending on how you look at it) to get back into blogging. Not to toot my own horn, but I have an incredibly colorful life that needs to be shared with the world. And the world will love it.
Returning to my school this year was great. This is the first time in a very long time that I have actually put down roots and stuck to a place. The second time around, teaching is much easier. I know all the kids already, and they know what I expect. I can be much more creative with my instruction, and have a little more fun.
One major contribution I have made to the school culture this year is the introduction of the Mustache. Giant, stick on mustaches of different varieties are worn by students while presenting on TV (a daily activity that we do) and handed out as table prizes for good behavior. I have inspired students to wear them in the evenings, prompting amused and laughter ridden comments from parents. Students' smiley faces are sporting a new look: facial hair. One student has even started a mustache collection, claiming that she even has "red and blonde ones!".
I have also incorporated hip hop into my teaching. I had a blast teaching hip-hop-ocabulary to the fourth grade. "Cosas en la Clase" never was so fun.
I am making a really late New-Years Resolution (or early, depending on how you look at it) to get back into blogging. Not to toot my own horn, but I have an incredibly colorful life that needs to be shared with the world. And the world will love it.
Returning to my school this year was great. This is the first time in a very long time that I have actually put down roots and stuck to a place. The second time around, teaching is much easier. I know all the kids already, and they know what I expect. I can be much more creative with my instruction, and have a little more fun.
One major contribution I have made to the school culture this year is the introduction of the Mustache. Giant, stick on mustaches of different varieties are worn by students while presenting on TV (a daily activity that we do) and handed out as table prizes for good behavior. I have inspired students to wear them in the evenings, prompting amused and laughter ridden comments from parents. Students' smiley faces are sporting a new look: facial hair. One student has even started a mustache collection, claiming that she even has "red and blonde ones!".
I have also incorporated hip hop into my teaching. I had a blast teaching hip-hop-ocabulary to the fourth grade. "Cosas en la Clase" never was so fun.
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