Preparing the Kids - Preparing Myself

Well, we've had our meeting at the rug to talk about the big change and adventure coming to all of us! First I announced it at Back to School night in September to all the parents. Some knew already, others were surprised, but everyone was very supportive. The next day the kids and I met to talk about it together. There was one teary-eyed child. Mostly they wanted to know would their new teacher bring a live kangaroo? In October they wrote letters to Mrs. Bird, welcoming her to the states, telling her something about themselves, suggesting a place she should visit, etc. Chuck E. Cheese's was a favorite, as was the local community swimming pool!

Now as the time to leave grows near (20 days), and we've gotten to know each other, it will be very hard to say goodbye to "my kids." What about the new I.E.P. being prepared for one student? Will another finally get the idea of a concluding sentence? I know with another month I could see one boy get elapsed time! They'll be fine. They'll be more than fine. They have a true gift in the form of a caring, experienced, professional, and talented teacher coming in January for them. They'd better behave!