I'm going to have 20 two-turning-three-year-old kids in my nursery class at church! That's more than a kindergarten class! Can I just scream and pull my hair out now in joyful anticipation?!? If you're in my ward and you're reading this, feel free to drop in at any time to lend a hand because I'm sure I'll be needing it!
I've already got some great ideas brewing for how I'm going to make it work (rotations/stations), but my ideas won't work unless we have at least 3 leaders in the nursery including myself (ideally 4 would be awesome!). This would require people to say yes to this calling. Why does everyone think nursery is so bad/hard? I've been in for almost a year now, and have really enjoyed it, except for the occasional really, really, really bad days. If there is good structure in the class, things run smoothly and it is not a difficult calling. Hopefully I'll have some help in my class come January!!!
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WOW. That is a lot of kids! I'm surprised they haven't created another class! Oh well, with your teaching experience I'm sure that helps a lot! After playing the piano in Primary for a little over a year, I've now been asked to be a Sunbeam teacher. I've never taught before so I'm pretty nervous, however Hunter will now be in there which will be fun. He currently LOVES nursery so it should be good. Good luck to you! Hopefully you get lots of help!
Good for you for being so on top of things for your new nursery kids. You're a primary president's dream come true. I also get so bothered by the negative stigma attached to nursery and how people seem to feel "above" the nursery calling. I hope you can get some extra help in there! I've heard of people who actually have taken the kids back to their parents in the middle of Sunday school saying, "Sorry, parents. We don't have enough help in nursery so you get to watch your own kids." That might get you the help you need! =)
Yah, this has nothing to do with your blog post... BUT,
I logged on to read it and saw the "100 days to go" on your baby countdown. I thought that was pretty special, so I would comment and say contrats, tomorrow you will be in double digits!! Almost there, good luck!
... oh my...
I do not envy you!
I suppose I'll have to stop in or I'll feel guilty ;)
Stop by my blog and get me your mailing address!
My goodness Hailey. I hope it has worked out for you!
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