So, today was the first day of my last semester of my Associates Degree. My kids don't head back for one more week. Therefore, my fabulous husband took the time off when I am in class this week to help out. He's amazing!
I am going into education, and am doing 30 practicum hours this semester. I think it will be fabulous preparation for student teaching, and I love any chance to work with kids. With this in mind, I may just be nuts! I can't believe how many credits I am taking and how much work is entailed in this. I have five online courses and three on campus courses going on. The amount of reading, homework and posts that I will be responsible for this semester is a bit overwhelming. I am responsible for posting 1-2 times a day five days a week for my various online classes this semester. I must be a little crazy to do this! I am super excited to read the books for my Children's Literature class though! It's nice to find ways to incorporate my family into my school and life outside the home. We are even reading my son's favorite book: "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie". This made me think...
what's my favorite kids book? When I was a kid I loved to read, and I read ALOT. So, my favorite book was a bit different than most kids of my age... In elementary my favorite books were "The Hobbit", "Anne of Greene Gables" and "The Wind in The Willows".
We are reading The Chronicles of Narnia in our house right now. Which got me curious, what does everyone else read with their kids? Any favorite books out there? Comment if you would like to share!
Needless to say, this semester is going to be a bit nuts! I am excited for it though, I really want to be a teacher. I also am striving to be the best mom I can and devote my time to my kids. I am really blessed in that I am able to try and meet my goals and not sacrifice my family. The only times I am in class is the time my kids are also at school. I have to take some time away to do homework but overall I am able to still be the mom I want to be, with alot of stress added onto that!! It's all worth it so my kids never have to be in anyone else's care though. I'm off to play mousetrap and do some laundry. Cheers!
Cristina
I am going into education, and am doing 30 practicum hours this semester. I think it will be fabulous preparation for student teaching, and I love any chance to work with kids. With this in mind, I may just be nuts! I can't believe how many credits I am taking and how much work is entailed in this. I have five online courses and three on campus courses going on. The amount of reading, homework and posts that I will be responsible for this semester is a bit overwhelming. I am responsible for posting 1-2 times a day five days a week for my various online classes this semester. I must be a little crazy to do this! I am super excited to read the books for my Children's Literature class though! It's nice to find ways to incorporate my family into my school and life outside the home. We are even reading my son's favorite book: "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie". This made me think...
what's my favorite kids book? When I was a kid I loved to read, and I read ALOT. So, my favorite book was a bit different than most kids of my age... In elementary my favorite books were "The Hobbit", "Anne of Greene Gables" and "The Wind in The Willows".
We are reading The Chronicles of Narnia in our house right now. Which got me curious, what does everyone else read with their kids? Any favorite books out there? Comment if you would like to share!
Needless to say, this semester is going to be a bit nuts! I am excited for it though, I really want to be a teacher. I also am striving to be the best mom I can and devote my time to my kids. I am really blessed in that I am able to try and meet my goals and not sacrifice my family. The only times I am in class is the time my kids are also at school. I have to take some time away to do homework but overall I am able to still be the mom I want to be, with alot of stress added onto that!! It's all worth it so my kids never have to be in anyone else's care though. I'm off to play mousetrap and do some laundry. Cheers!
Cristina
Hi Cristina! I'm now following you from the Melomma blog hop. You are so brave and I wish you all the best with your studies and future career in education. Cute post below with the crayon activity too!
ReplyDeleteChristina (Tina) - mom of 4 and author of 5 blogs
my parenting blog is at http://abooksandmore.blogspot.com
Oops! I think Melomamma was too many letters for me to keep straight in my brain! Hahaha! Have a great day!
DeleteThat's alright!! Thanks so much, I am following you now too! Have a great day!!
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