Just back from helping to take DS's Yr 2 class to an art exhibition and around the city to look at some buildings. Am totally shattered!
There were 19 children and 4 adults. I had 5 in my group - my DS and 4 others who I know well. The girls both wanted to hold my hand and cuddle me and hang out of me. The boys wanted to slide on the ice and play football. They all wanted to sit by me on the bus.
At the exhibition we had the usual "characters" exhibiting the usual behaviour - all very normal for 6/7 year olds I know. There are a group of 3/4 exceptionally active boys. One complete and total drama queen of a girl (who we nearly lost - damn that missed opportunity !).
I am totally shattered but thankfully could come home and have a quiet lunch and collapse. The poor teacher and assistant can't.
So - to all teachers - WELL DONE. (And can you please tell me where you get your energy and enthusiasm?!!)
Oh - and how do you manage to not want to strangle some of the more challenging children?