Day ...18 times, 18 times

Wow. Today was interesting. My kids were incredibly tolerant of the student that was trying to make trouble and be a distraction. They all kept trying to do their work as decided that he would try to get on my nerves. Did not let him, did not give him the chance. Handled it calmly, even-toned voice, served 18 times.

1. Like I said, my kids were with me nearly all day and doing their best not to pay attention to the distractions. We need to keep this up for the rest of the week.
2. I had two students grow one grade level in reading. One of those students is one of my most hyperbodies. According to the speech pathologist she is an angel in my class compared to her kindergarten class.
3. There was a reptile show at my school today. A man brought frogs, monitor lizards, and snakes. It was fun because I got to hold/wear a milk snake and a burmese python.

Today made me feel good about my ability to handle problem students. I just need to keep it up for as long as it takes.