It was a hard decision. I love 2nd grade. The age group is wonderful! They love you, love learning, and can do so much. Much more than I ever thought they could now that CCSS has come along. But much more than that I have taught with a certain teacher for 8 years. 8 years! I have grown so much under her that it is just amazing. She pushes me to be a better teacher. And her friendship...she has gone through 2 pregnancys, two newborns, 2 stubborn toddlers, all those rough patches that you go through in life, she has been there.
As I was faced with this decision I prayed for God to open doors that need to be opened and close doors that need to be closed. Doors kept getting opened and then opened wider. It got to the point that I was going to need an engraved invitation to go :) Finally I realized that the only thing keeping me in 2nd was my teaching partner. Then I took that big leap. Another thing that I prayed for was peace with my decision and as I have mulled this decision over in my head was such an amazing peace about it.
So I am beyond excited! I've picked up books I haven't read in years and read them with a whole new light. I am excited for this opprotunity and looking forward to what kindergarten will bring. I will be that first teacher to so many, what an awesome and amazing responsibility. As I have looked at different kinder blogs, I saw how kinder teachers usually live in 2 different trains of thought. One - kindergarten is what it has always been: centers, ABCs, and counting. Two - kindergarten is changing: reading real books, writing about their little world, and thinking mathematically.
I feel that I am coming at it from a place of advantage...I know what they are going to be expected to do. I know the things I thought 2nd graders could never do....they could. I know this coming year will challenge me and grow me in new and different ways. But I know it will be for the better and better yet, I know this is the place God wants me.
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