Here Goes Nothing!

Welcome!
So I may have jumped the gun by already calling this a "fab" first year, but hey, I'm hopeful. I'm new to the world of blogging, so don't expect anything fancy (it took me long enough to figure out how to create this darn thing). I'm just a first-year teacher diving into the craziness of third grade. I'm terrified and stressed, yet so excited for this upcoming year! Here are some pictures of the classroom when I first arrived.

Now, I'm not one to harp on the negativities of the teaching profession or the things that I disagree with. I chose this profession fully aware of the issues and imperfections of the system, because it is a profession that I love and am passionate about. From time to time I will be highlighting particular points about my job, mostly just for my family that reads this who aren't aware of exactly how challenging it is to be a teacher.

Let me begin by telling you that case of paper on the desk is all of the copy paper I get for the entire YEAR. 

The previous teacher left behind such an overwhelming amount of stuff and I had to spend an entire day going through and throwing away most of it.

This week I will start shopping, preparing, and decorating my classroom, so stay tuned for another update.

I hope everyone is having as much fun preparing their classroom as I am!