Away We Go!

Where did the week go?  Normally the first week takes its time but it's been going so fast that I still think I have two more days.  Perhaps it is my schedule but the day is over faster than it normally goes.  I have also for the most part been pleasantly surprised by some of my students.  Especially my new third graders who were terrors in second grade.  The usual suspects in 4th and 5th grade are beginning to stir the pot but I'm so hoping that the good ones get a bit braver and don't let those few derail their fun in my class

For the moment my goal of being calm has been going well.  Moving the kids towards being independent musicians is one that has to happen for my sanity and so they can feel like they are accomplishing something.

My favorite group is one of my third grade groups which I was not expecting at all.  A few of the boys are actually trying really hard this time and the girls remain awesome.  They are all willing to work together and laugh when I give them a hard time about not wanting to hold hands and then proceed to hold hands as if to show me they aren't that grossed out by it.  Even the wiggliest child I have ever encountered ever is behaving.  They just seem excited to be there which makes me happy.  And they come right in the middle of my day and it gives me enough energy to finish the day.

On a planning note, my store has been blowing up which still leaves me completely humbled that I plan good stuff for my kids and it's helpful to others.  TpT had a great back to school sale and will be putting on another sale next week! My store is 20% off that day plus extra savings using the promo code BOOST

Happy Back to School!

TpT Sale

Sorry for the late post on this.

I had my first development day today and it was a busy one.

I have a 20% off sale going on now and then take an additional 10% off by using the code BTS14