Flashback Friday: Pre-K Field Day

I didn't get to attend Field Day at my childrens' school this year. But at South Lexington, where I was teaching Pre-K, Field Day was on the last day of school. It sure was hot, even early in the day.


tattoo tent

lining up for a game

panning for pennies

dress-up relay

David is decked out

duck duck goose with a twist (a wet sponge)

tug-of-war

Girl power! But the boys didn't mind falling into the pool.

Pre-K Graduation practice

They sang Louis Armstrong's "It's A Wonderful World." I do think of these kids often. I hope they're having a good summer and that they are looking forward to attending Kindergarten come August. I know I'll see some of them again, as i plan to be a substitute teacher again next school year.

Pre-K All The Way (To The End Of The Year)

This is me on my first day of school as a Pre-K teacher. I will be teaching til the end of the year while Mrs. Riley is on maternity leave. So far, it's been an adventure.

The boys like to build with blocks.

Gotta start them early on the computer you know.

The Home Living Center looks a lot like my house these days.

Playing with play-doh is fun. And I haven't seen a child eating any yet.

Ms. King (my assistant) pulls a loaded wagon.

A few Fridays ago, we had a Trike-A- Thon.

We raised money for sick children at St. Jude's Research Hospital.

I thought this job would be easy. It's more challenging than I anticipated.

Eighteen Preschoolers are quite active and needy.

But they are also precious and need to be prepared for Kindergarten next year. This is my third week on the job and school is out on June 10th. So until then I will do my best to instill in these children a love of learning. And then I will wait on the Lord to show me what He has in store for me next school year.

Hoofin' It

I got to "hoof it" in uptown Lexington on Friday with my first graders. Well, they're "mine" for two more weeks. Then their teacher will return from maternity leave. We checked out many of the pigs only display throughout the city.

We ended our pig walk at the fire station. The children were given a tour and learned about fire safety. The class was well-behaved on the trip and we had a great time.