First let me tell you about Zac. He has his first male teacher, and his classroom combines grades 4, 5 and 6 - which I love. Zac has been doing higher level math and I'm all for it! Zac is the only grade 4 in his class - and at the moment, he has a class size of FOUR students! This is a huge bonus. Zac is getting a ton of one-on-one attention. I'm really happy with the set-up. Zac likes his teacher and his classmates, and generally the whole situation. There are two other classes in the school, and they combine classes often for group activities, which is nice. This week we have a SIX day work week, because a National holiday is coming up and rather than getting a few days off, we'll get a whole week, which is great for travelling (still contemplating where to go). This is Zac's first time having a school uniform and he looks so darn cute in it! Pictures soon, really!
As for me, I am really enjoying my students. There are a few challenges but mainly I have some really great kids. I was pretty pleased with myself when a student came by my class and told me she overheard some other students talking about me. When I asked what they were saying, she told me they said that,"you are pretty and A REALLY GOOD TEACHER!" Yes, that's right. You heard it. If that's their opinion on the second day, you better believe it's true! ;)
I have discovered just how time consuming teaching is, at least in the beginning. I don't think I've ever had more than the last 10 minutes of my lunch to grab a quick snack, and there's always so much to do! I gave out my first writing assignment last week and am now in the process of marking 90 papers. What's worse, is they're writing another one today and a third by the end of the week. So awesome.
A really fantastic discovery when school started up was that I brought about 7 pairs of high heels, and zero pairs of flat professional footwear (I have many blisters. Ow). HOWEVER - exciting part!! - I have recently discovered that I DO fit into Chinese footwear and clothing!! So SO exciting. This is something I was told to be worried about...and I was worried. They definitely do not have western sizes over here! I think I just squeezed by.
So anyways, Zac and I are starting to settle into a routine, which is nice! I'm pretty tired, so I go to bed at the same time as Zac. Now I just need to make his bedtime earlier! ;)
Hope everyone is well! Some people have had a hard time figuring out how to post comments on my posts, so if any of the experts want to share their tips, I'm sure it would be appreciated! :)
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