Look Whoo Started First Grade

This week marked my first official week as a first grade teacher. 

What an adventure it has been! 

Wondering about the title, take a look at the theme of my room.

 For more pics of this adorableness you can click here

I love my little owls, they're adorable.

 Back to school night! 

Annual first day of school pic with Megs, we even match! How adorable is that! Love this girl. AND I'm so glad that she's teaching 6th grade at the same school so I can still play with her. 

Look how happy I am in this picture with Megs, I had no idea what I was getting into! 

Wow, first grade is hard, but I will say it is also the funniest thing of my life. 

It is tiring in a completely different way than 4th grade was.  Like, who knew it took a half an hour to color a picture or write a sentence. Or that listening was just so hard. 

My kids are so adorable and so well behaved so far (cross your fingers and knock on wood). 

I wish I could upload all the adorableness that is my class but, I haven't taken a class pic yet, so you'll have to wait. But you'll be in for a treat because they are so stinking cute. 

Every teacher knows that the best thing you can do is write down the funny things the kids say so you don't forget it all. Well after a week in 1st grade (which makes me an expert) I decided to make a list of the things I have learned so far this year. 

Lessons Learned in First Grade

(Week 1)

1. Shoes are very hard things to keep on your feet.

2. Finally being able to use grown up markers for a project is like winning the lottery.

3. Potty breaks are very important and should be taken often.

4. Snack can never come soon enough.

5. If at first you don't listen, try again. 

6. Gold fish are worth their weight in gold.

7. Dimples on a six year old are to die for.

8. What rhymes with old?.....Octopus.

9. I'm so very beautiful, very loved, and the best teacher ever!

10. When you're six, everything is funny.

11. Little kids have the softest hair and the smoothest skin. It's kind of ridiculous. 

12. Patience is a required virtue.

13. The only way to keep 21 six year olds quiet is to tell them to pretend they have marshmallows in their mouths. Seriously go try it, it's genius. 

14. Touching the carpet is the most exciting part of the day.

15. Silver teeth smiles are socially acceptable when you're six. AND super cute.

16. You should never be embarrassed to sing your heart out and dance whatever you feel. Don't know the words? No worries, just make noises that don't even sound like the words. It's cool. We'll still love you in room 5.

Love,

j