I am not at school this week. I am out of town for some training. This is the first day I have been gone and I am really missing my kids and my "normal, old, routine day". I guess I am a lot like my students. There is some unexplained comfort in knowing exactly what is coming next and what to expect. I get a little uneasy not knowing what we will be doing next and how much longer I am expected to sit in one spot and just listen.
The training is very interesting and I always learn new things to bring back to the classroom. Even after all of this time in the classroom I am amazed how much new information and research is available for consideration.
I find my mind wandering to our classroom and wondering if all of the kids are there. Is anyone out sick? Is Rachel doing okay with her arm? Has Leonardo had a good day? Did Mrs. Foster find that book I wanted her to read today? Did everyone bring back their library book? I hope all of the students returned the book bags. I wonder if it is as warm in Spartanburg as it is here. Then I hear something I didn't know and I am back here and learning new material again.
This week will pass quickly and I will be so glad to be back with my kids!
love,
Princess Lipscomb