Thursday, January 24, 2008

my new job...

I've been quite busy this week...but Anne Marie gently reminded me (as she always does) that I haven't updated you all on my new job.

Well, I'm a pre-school teacher for Miami Baptist Preschool (a ministry of Miami Baptist Church). That's right...your's truly. I have to admit, it's not my dream job and I never expected to become a pre-school teacher...but this is where the Lord has lead me. This whole week I have been at church preparing my room, decorating, making runs to 'Get Smart', writing up lesson plans, reading curriculum books... It's a lot of work. But it's fun too. I'm enjoying it.

The kids start on Monday...and as prepared as I am...I don't know how truly prepared I am. The kids in my classroom are around the age of 2 (one is only 20 months old). I have never worked with two year-olds before. It's a lot different than four and five year-olds. Their language skills aren't on the same level...and I think that's what worries me the most. 

In any case, I'm putting it on God's hands. I will learn as I go. And so will they...hopefully.

Oh...here's my "Jackson Pollack" creation. Thanks Heredes.

6 comments:

Anne Marie said...

congrats! hope it goes as smooth as working with 2yr olds can go.
oh, and put up a link for the art site, so more bloggers can do it! heredes wants to make a montage (collage?)

Anonymous said...

i think u'll be a great preschool teacher...guess it must run in the family ;0)

Lauren said...

Awesome...congrats! I'm sure you will do great. Im looking forward to the many stories. You know us teachers have some great stories.

alexita said...

awesome!! :D
congrats! you'll do great :)
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Jescel said...

wow.. teacher Kristel.. I'm sure you do just fine! :o)

Anonymous said...

Kristel,
you will do just fine. I think the hardest thing will be the first day and then.... well we'll see. Just kidding. You are more than prepared and the kids will love you