I’m finding it very hard to do the assigned reading that must be done before the program commences next week. It’s so dry. I’m so used to reading non-fiction littered with anecdotes, that this intense fact after fact after fact with no fluff is boring me to death. I know that since this is a condensed program, there is no time for fluff, but doggone it, I NEED FLUFF!! Well, not really fluff, but the “just the facts, Ma’am” approach isn’t holding my interest.

I’m still buying other education books. One is Classroom Management In Photographs. Lots of real-life pictures about the setup of classrooms. I really need to have this to help me plan the layout of my classroom and to give me ideas about practical educational supplies.

Of course, my favorite so far is How To Talk So Kids Can Learn. I’ve had to totally change my thoughts on how to relate to children. I have to reread this one because the suggested responses don’t come naturally to me. It makes a lot of sense. I bought another book today about positive discipline for pre-schoolers, but it’s just like the aforementioned book.

I went to the book store at the outlet mall that’s about seven miles from my house, and saw quite a few books that can be used to fill my library at a decent price. The proprietor also told me that when I have my teacher’s identification I can get an extra 15% off. I can’t wait to find out what grade I’ll be teaching!