The Estrada's: Back to Work!

You have probably noticed from my lack of posts lately that I have gone back to work. Not sure if I mentioned this in an earlier post, but I have switched grade levels this year. After 5 years at 5th grade I made a big "slide" down to Kindergarten. My first job in Irvine was a share contract in Kinder and I have taught Jump Start Kindergarten for 4 summer school sessions, so it wasn't anything I hadn't done before. Being in 5th for so many years though, made for a big change. I will have to say...it has been the greatest change! Two months into school now and I just feel so blessed to have this opportunity. I LOVE my teammates (one being my sister), the kiddos and the growth they show weekly, the schedule, and the work. I truly liked 5th graders and the curriculum, but as a mom now, Kinder is the perfect fit for me. I no longer have to worry about grading mass amounts of essays/papers when Reid goes to bed. There is A LOT of prep work in Kinder, but I really enjoy doing those things. The time that I am home (especially on the weekends) I can really enjoy myself and time with my family. I do miss seeing my upper grade co-workers and eating lunch with my mom since we are on our own little "Kinder-Land" schedule. I am still sharing a contract (working Mon.-Wed.) and it continues to be working VERY well! It is always nice to be sharing a contract with such a close friend and we both have similar teaching styles...not to mention little kiddos at home. So with all that transition in September here are some things we were up to during that crazy month...