My StoryMy Story ... Hi, I’m Lynda Smith Davis of Funny-First-Grade-People, but my students call me Teacher. I'm a certified, professional teacher … I graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, with concentrations in Reading and in Math. Upon receiving my Masters Degree in Education from William Carey University, I began my teaching career in the first grade. My story is about the funny (and the not-so-funny) things kids say and do in one American first-grade classroom ... Haven't you always wanted to know? Well, here it is - taken straight from my diary! I collected these funny stories and short anecdotes for over nine years. Do you have a first grader? If so, you'll be interested in the funny stories and a-ha moments captured and unveiled here for your enjoyment. These are times you can identify with because you have small children or grandchildren. Perhaps you teach preschool or elementary school ... Maybe you have a little brother or sister in 1st grade. Or you remember first grade yourself. Funny-First-Grade-People is written for anyone who loves children and appreciates their wit, wee wisdom, and enormous imaginations. What This Site Is About My story is not only about the astounding things first graders say and do, it's also a record of how they perceive life and the language they use to interpret their world. At this age 1st graders have no understanding of the rules of grammar, the laws of science, and so on. They don't know OR care that there's a difference between a fact and an opinion. Everything in life and in school is new to them. So I share - along with their families - the honor and privilege of often being there whenever they make many delightful discoveries ... And then - as you may know - they can draw some mighty dramatic conclusions. Their conclusions may be right or may be wrong ... But, that's one of their enchanting traits. AND it's also where you and I are needed - to set the record straight! What This Site Is NOT About This site is not about my methods of teaching, evaluating, diagnosing, and disciplining. If someone must be disciplined because of some of the incidents I've included here, I don't go deep into that. Also, although I do know how to write a sentence correctly, I share my diary with you the way I wrote it ... It's VERY INFORMAL! And ... Just so you know ... The names of the students have been changed, and the adorable pictures are NOT photos of my students.
My HopeI hope my diary captures for you what I'm permitted to see daily. Every morning my bright-and-beautiful first-graders bounce into the classroom, ready for another adventure, eager to learn! They arrive, ready to impress me. And that they do with their uniquely captivating language and personalities.Mostly, I hope their stories will inspire you and fuel you with hope for our future generations. And finally, in my 30 years of teaching experience, I’ve discovered many valuable tips, tricks, and techniques ... And I’m happy to share this information with you.
DedicationFunny-First-Grade-People is dedicated to you - EACH and EVERY ONE of MY FORMER STUDENTS - no matter what grade I taught you OR whenever I taught you!I'll always remember!
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