Playing School

This morning I volunteered in my kindergartener's classroom, this is notable because I am finding that teachers' schedules are so packed, they can't accommodate a lot of parent-in-the-classroom volunteer time. Sure, I could go in and make copies or color pictures, and maybe someday I will, but honestly I would rather not.

With that said, helping the little kids with their sounds and letters, in an actual classroom where they each have their own little wipe board and mini-erasers, was great fun for me. I always liked playing school as a little girl. In fact, at the end of each school year, I was so excited to go up to the school (across the street) and dig through the big dumpster to see if the teachers got rid of any fun books I could use.

The little kids are so endearing. At the end of my alotted 30 minutes, they all gave me a wave and said, "Thank you Mrs. M". Then, they all seem to shyly smile and wave for the next few minutes as they file out the door.

Now that I am a grown-up, I actually have some school-working experience, but it isn't the same as being in a large classroom like I was in today. My final parting words on this "happy" experience is to please, please read to your child. If you ever want or need a reference with great books to read to children of all ages, check out, "Read Aloud Handbook" by Jim Trelease.