Really back to the real world... (of little Kids)

Tomorrow, I will be going back to the classroom with kids coming in!  If you have never been in a classroom with 20 or so kindergarten children on their first day of school... it is an experience.  I never know what to expect.  Some years, I have a few cryers (moms and children!)  But mostly the kids are really excited to be there and eager to learn and please the teacher (me). 
My main goal on the first day, is to get the children on the correct mode home ie... car, bus, walk or after school care at the school.  This can be a challenge since most of my kids don't know how they will get home and many don't speak English! 
We have a plan in place and hopefully it will work...
I always love getting the first day under my belt... it is all down hill from there!
Wish me Luck!!

Back to the "real world"

We came back to Arkansas in the middle of a heat wave... 100+ temperatures!! This is a shock after the 50's and 60's we got used to in Alaska!

We are also back to work... I am getting things ready for another year of teaching.  I spent this last week getting my room ready with out the air conditioner working:(  I did take a fan up there and that helped a little.  Next week starts the official teacher's start of the school with meetings etc...

I enjoy looking back on the vacation by printing some of the pictures of the trip.  We had a fantastic time and everything worked out well for us.  The flights were even on time without any delays!

Until next time... stay cool!