Substituting

I had my first substituting gig last Thursday and Friday. It was awesome.
I taught a little second grade class at Rock Canyon Elementary in Provo. There is a little down-syndrome boy in this class and he requires a constant aid. This happens to be my mom, who got the job for me in the first place. So it was actually a pretty easy job because she knew all the kids and the routines and all that and was able to help me out quite a bit.

These were the cutest kids ever. I don't know if they liked me but I had so much fun with them. It's funny how, in just two days, I got to know who were the helpers, who were the trouble makers, and who were the shy ones who stayed back.

Ben and Christian were the trouble makers. No matter how much I said to be quiet, they just couldn't help themselves. Or, when I wasn't looking, they would crawl over to their friends' desks and talk to them while sitting on the floor.

Victoria, Maggie, Emily, and Madelyn were the amazing helpers. Everything I did, they would tell me if I was doing it right or wrong. They would lead me to where we needed to go, even though Rock Canyon was my elementary school and I know it like the back of my hand. They would help me--forcefully--ring the bell when it was time to call in the class from recess. They were the cutest little girls. I also find it funny that the girls were the helpers and the boys were the trouble makers.

Clara and Agnes were two of the shyest kids and two of the cutest. Clara was the cutest, though. She was so shy and quiet but so nice. Agnes was really shy too, and didn't trust most of what I said. I felt really bad for her because Agnes is such an old fashioned name....

We made apple sauce while I was substituting. Homemade applesauce is about five thousand times better than store bought applesauce. We also read the book Matilda and I was informed that I read too fast, but I already knew that.

Well, that was my first experience as a substitute teacher. I know it's not so exciting to the rest of you but it was to me. :) Have a good day!