Fresh Start!

It's a brand new school year and I couldn't be more excited!  This year is very refreshing for me considering last year was definitely a challenge.  Last year I was definitely feeling burnt out from teaching, I was really sick all year long and pretty much just overwhelmed with everything at home and school.  The only stressful part about this year is my classroom was under construction until the week before school started, so I had to construct my classroom within a week. During that time Landon got sick and so did I!  However, we made it through! 

I absolutely love how my classroom turned out this year and the new construction makes my room feel cozier.  I stuck with the park theme again this year; however, added some birds to the ceilings and a proud wall; which I'm proud of.  I also have an amazing group of students that love learning and appreciate what I do for them.  I actually can't wait to go to work in the morning!  In addition, I have a student teacher this fall for the first 8 weeks and she is amazing too!  She is such a go getter and is already jumping in and teaching lessons.  I will hate to see her go!  Oh and we can't forget my new teaching partner, Megan.  Megan looped up with her 1st graders from last year and we love having her on our team!  

I still need to take a picture with my kids but here are a few pics of my classroom!