Zane told me that I should take some time off and go to recess or spend time with my boyfriend. 
I heard Tanner tell the class, "If you have to go to the bathroom ask me because Mrs. Ward will just be sitting at her desk doing whatever she wants to do besides yelling at us and getting us in trouble." Since I couldn't do my favorite things like "yelling at students" or "trying to get them in trouble" and I really didn't think Brad (my husband) would drive from Joplin to spend time with me at recess I was the "teacher helper" instead. Tanner was okay with that.
He had prepped the night before for his lesson and was very prepared. He played Smartboard games with the class and pulled sticks with the kids' names on them to make it fair. Sydney said he did a good job and told them how to do the games that they didn't know how to do.
Regan said "He's awesome because he lets us do what we like to do."
About 15 minutes into his lesson, and everyone calling him Mr. Nesvold, Angeline asked why they kept calling him Mr. Nesvold. Tanner tried to explain it to her. About 15 minutes after that I heard Tanner tell Angeline, "For the last time because that's my last name." Apparently she kept asking him!
After the Smartboard games he let them do reading centers. He was so cute walking around asking kids if they needed any help.
Tristen said he was an awesome teacher because, "He let us go to the center we wanted, let me go to the library, and go get a drink."
Tanner said, "This is so hard work, but it's fun.
Zane said, "I wish Tanner was always our teacher!"
Tristen said, "Tanner's the best teacher, but don't worry Mrs. Ward (as he's hugging me), you're second best."
Our own Emma earned an effort award and Mr. Nesvold was able to give her the award. The class cheered for Emma. We are so proud of her.
Tristen said he was an awesome teacher because, "He let us go to the center we wanted, let me go to the library, and go get a drink."
Tanner said, "This is so hard work, but it's fun.
Zane said, "I wish Tanner was always our teacher!"
Tristen said, "Tanner's the best teacher, but don't worry Mrs. Ward (as he's hugging me), you're second best."
Our own Emma earned an effort award and Mr. Nesvold was able to give her the award. The class cheered for Emma. We are so proud of her. 
I love the picture of you kicked back at your desk... chillin' with a soda. Too funny!!! Your class really does look like a ton of fun! I never get tired of hearing what the kids say.
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