The other side of the coin
I thought it would be fun to blog about First Grade. As a former First Grade teacher, I find it very interesting and challenging to be on the other side of the coin as a First Grade parent. I am not currently in the classroom, but still have many ideas and opinions on how engaging, fun, and special a First Grade classroom can be. I will use this space to document happenings in my son's classroom, but also post links and ideas for First Grade classrooms. As challenging and draining as I thought it was to teach First Graders, I now know what the parents were going through at home. I think if I ever do go back to the classroom, I will be a better, more efficient teacher (and maybe not assign so much homework).
I absolutely love this idea as a blog. I am not teaching at the moment either. I also have a child that is in first grade. I would love to see your ideas about first grade and what your little one is doing in the classroom. I may have to refer back to you for help if needed. I like to hear and see different opinions and ideas on how to keep your child engaged. My child is doing well as of right now and I hope she continues to do so but I can tell she loses interest at times.
ReplyDeleteThis will be a nice community for parents to chit chat. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteI too love this idea, and the title serves as an excellent hook to get attention!
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