Monday, August 31, 2009

First Day of Classes

Well, it has been a while since I've written on here. I am going to be putting it in my planner to write to you all each week, just a bit about my life here in Hungary. Today was my first day of teaching. I had the 5th grade and 1st grade music classes. I thought they went quite well. I focused a lot on rules and procedures - the kids need to know what my standards are and how my class runs. I am really hoping to focus more on movement activities and playing the instruments more often during class time. In order to do these two things, I need the kids to understand that they have to be self-controlled or it doesn't work. I prayed for wisdom throughout my day and I felt blessed with patience and composure. I pray tomorrow goes as well as today!!!!