On Thursday, I subbed for summer school at my old school. The only negative thing about the entire experience was being back in the school. I snuck over to my old classroom and it was hard seeing another teacher's things taking over MY desk. I know... it's not mine anymore. But still. The attachment remains. It was also weird being in the school without any of the normal teachers.
But. I love love LOVED third grade! After working with 4-5 year olds all year, it was quite a switch moving up some years. They were way more self-sufficient... and even understood my sarcasm! I had a great time and it gave me reassurance in knowing that I don't need to feel like I can only teach preschool. And I noticed that my confidence and skill was a bit more improved than the last time I taught elementary grades. It's amazing how much can change in just a year!
Perhaps the funniest part of my day occurred when two of the kids described a movie they had both watched on TV. While what they were describing didn't sound age appropriate, it definitely sounded familiar. And then, it clicked. It had been advertised on Lifetime... so when I asked if it was a Lifetime movie, they said, "yeeeeah". When I asked why on earth they were watching Lifetime, one responded, "I have a grandma!" HA. Kids. The only moment that competed with this for hilarity was when I told them my name was Mrs. Miller and one boy said, "hey! There's a movie called We're the Millers! Have you seen it?" I said yes (hoping he hadn't). Apparently so had this kid. Sigh.
So what did I do when I got home? Definitely watched the Lifetime moving a couple of nine-year-olds were raving about. ;)
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