Dr Seuss and St Patrick were the themes this month (March) in work, the week of Dr Seuss was definitely a bit crazy as we had for breakfast one day green eggs and ham. Two of the staff dressed up as Thing 1 and Thing 2, causing mayhem in all the classrooms, which we hadContinue reading “St Patrick, God and grief”
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February, Love, Covid and cold
Love suffereth long, and is kind; Love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, love beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. In work it has all been about valentines for a week, the children gave gifts to each of their classmates, they had a party whichContinue reading “February, Love, Covid and cold”
Looking back and thankfulness
It has been some time since I have updated my blog although I have been hoping to write but have been busy working, visiting friends and creating things. I am looking back as I have now been here for over a year:- I have learnt many things about life in America, they use different wordsContinue reading “Looking back and thankfulness”
Life in various colours
Love, mystery, Light and darkness, trust and occupation. These are some of the words to describe the last 2 weeks. I realised that I had put up a photograph in my last blog but had not spoken about it. As you know the 4th July is Independence Day here in the USA, I was offContinue reading “Life in various colours”
Friendships and sightseeing
I think it is now 3 weeks since I have updated my blog but life as been so busy and when I have time to relax I have been reading. Work has been exciting and extremely busy, we ended the summer school and now have started a new school year. Friday 14th the children wereContinue reading “Friendships and sightseeing”
Shocks and surprises
Memorial Day was seemly different this year as they usually have parades, stalls etc but it was very quiet although you could do a virtual tour of the World War 1 museum – I would recommend this as I have been to this museum and it is amazing, it even has the smell of whatContinue reading “Shocks and surprises”
Driving through the Midwest and Southern USA and seeing family
My work schedule changed again and I was working full days so didn’t have much contact with anyone at home. Work was busy but loads of fun and laughter. I enjoyed meeting with the parents each day when I picked the children up. On Thursday I only worked until 2.30 as I was getting readyContinue reading “Driving through the Midwest and Southern USA and seeing family”
Teacher Appreciation Week
Excitement, treats, gifts, dressing up, food, encouragement, helpfulness, sadness and tears are words for this week. This week in work has been a fun week, it was teacher’s appreciation week so we had items we could dress up for each day. Monday We could dress in our favourite colour. Tuesday We could dress up inContinue reading “Teacher Appreciation Week”
Guardrails and Thankfulness
Thankfulness, Love, laughter, exercise, Painting, breaking, these are some of the words to describe this week. This week my schedule and times had changed, I was working 8-12.30 and was in every classroom so I got to know all the children a little bit in the school. I also got to help in the kitchenContinue reading “Guardrails and Thankfulness”
Resources, Storms and Baking
Thunder, lighting, children, laughter, cutting, studying, growth and new skills these are some words to describe last week. I had a new schedule when I arrived into work, for the majority of the time I was with the children from 3 years upwards which was a lot of fun. I especially enjoyed being with theContinue reading “Resources, Storms and Baking”
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