The Student Teacher

Yesterday began a whole new chapter in this life of mine. I started my student teaching experience in a fourth grade classroom and so far so good. I enjoy being "the student teacher." When I'm introduced to people the response is "Oh, you're the student teacher!" Because I am the only one in the school. haha
I also quite enjoy my grown-up, dress-up clothes. Although getting up early every morning will be a challenge for this NON-morning person to get ready every morning.
I like my cooperating teacher; she's very young and I'm her first student teacher ever. So this will be a learning experience for both of us. The class is pretty large with some wildness attached but I don't think it will be something I won't be able to handle. I've already had to be pretty strict with some, and some are already starting to cling to me. I hate to push them away but I also can't be Miss Hand Holder either. Classroom management will be KEY this semester for my sanity. Bring it on, little kiddies!