A new day every morning
@GardenGerty (169477)
United States
June 13, 2023 1:35pm CST
Our superintendent let us know that the van I was going to drive was being used for driver's education.
There was a bus going out for one student and that bus, driven by Bus Driver Earl, will pick up the kiddos that needed me to get them.
It was a whirlwind this morning, and now I am tired.
There was really nothing very difficult to do.
But man!! everyone had the wiggles.
We did two sessions. First session was our regular specialized students plus some younger kids who are needing extra practice.
Second session was older kids who normally are in resource room during the school year.
So it was a very wide age span. One student just coming up from pre school, to four students who will move on to middle school.
We will have fun, and learn stuff, I hope.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 Jun 23
You are dealing with many different issues and various age levels of children. Your mind needed to take a U turn, throughout the day!
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@GardenGerty (169477)
• United States
15 Jun 23
The time flies really quickly. We just review and practice as much as we can. We do have recess as well. We are in an area that still believe children learn better when they can get out and play a little.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
15 Jun 23
@GardenGerty When children are cooped up and sitting in a chair for hours, this is against their inborn nature to be active!
@GardenGerty (169477)
• United States
15 Jun 23
No, I would have driven a van. Now the other para rides to get those two students. I start my day with two kindergarteners.
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@GardenGerty (169477)
• United States
15 Jun 23
First session there are five of us adults working, because it is the biggest age range. Second group we only have three staff, but there are not really many behaviors that require one on one staffing.
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@GardenGerty (169477)
• United States
15 Jun 23
You are very right there. I learned from the older group that all monsters drool. Very needed information.
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@GardenGerty (169477)
• United States
15 Jun 23
I hope they benefit from this extra little boost.
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@LindaOHio (222389)
• United States
14 Jun 23
I hope you can work through the age differences and have a good day.
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@GardenGerty (169477)
• United States
15 Jun 23
We pull small groups. It works out fine.
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@GardenGerty (169477)
• United States
15 Jun 23
This is why I refuse to grow up.
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@kaylachan (84784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Jun 23
If you stay positive, then it will happen.
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@GardenGerty (169477)
• United States
15 Jun 23
It does happen. I think some of them improve every day. Many of them do not want to be there, but it is for their good. We try to have fun.
@wolfgirl569 (135744)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Jun 23
You will get into the routine soon
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@GardenGerty (169477)
• United States
15 Jun 23
By the time we do it will be over, but that is okay, too.
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Jun 23
That sound confusing and best of luck, I sure they al can learn and have fun too,
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@GardenGerty (169477)
• United States
15 Jun 23
Yes, for many of them it is a different environment than they usually have and they will settle in pretty soon.
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@GardenGerty (169477)
• United States
15 Jun 23
It is like chasing squirrels. In general these kids are less mature for their age which means more wiggles, more distractions, etc.
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