My first official day

So today went down in the books as my first official day of teaching. Words cannot express just how lucky I feel to be doing something that I have dreamt about my entire life. It seems just like it was yesterday that Kiana and I were pretending to be teachers and students at Grandpa Fisher's house. A lot has taken place since those happy times back in the 90's, but one thing remains the same, I have always wanted to be a teacher just like Grandpa Fisher. He led a great life of teaching and leading others around him. I feel so honored to be a part of his family and to continue his education legacy.

Looking back at this past summer, I have had my fair share of panic attacks of not being able to do this whole teaching scene. Even up until 8:05 this morning, I had not experienced butterflies. Students just poured into my class as if it weren't a big deal. I started my lesson plans and went through each activity with the students, again as if it were not a big deal. I know that there are still difficult times are ahead, but after my first day, I couldn't be more excited to fulfill one of my life long dreams of being an official teacher. So here's to a new adventure, a new scene, and to a new career. I love being Mrs. Durfey.

Sewing Practice

Wednesday 2/5/2014

APPETIZER: Write "practice sewing" in your appetizer box. Write "none" in your dessert box. Now go put your binder away and sit quietly.

THREADING/SEWING MACHINE PRACTICE

STANDARD 6-OBJECTIVE 3: Demonstrate basic skills related to nutrition, food preparation, and clothing and textiles.

TUESDAY 2/4/14

APPETIZER: WHAT DOES THIS QUOTE HAVE TO DO WITH SEWING?

DESSERT: WRITE ONE RULE OF THE SEWING LAB.

Threading A Sewing Machine

Monday 2/3/14

APPETIZER: Do you know how to thread a sewing machine?

DESSERT: Write "none" on your dessert.

SEWING MACHINE ASSESSMENT

Standard 4: Students will discuss and participate in hands-on activities related to clothing and textiles.

Objective 1: Demonstrate the ability to use and care for the sewing machine, serger and other specialty sewing machines.

--A: Learn the parts of the sewing machine and their functions.

FRIDAY 1/31/14

APPETIZER: Did you study last night

for the sewing machine test? 

DESSERT: Did you pass the sewing 

machine test? 

TURN IN WHEN FINISHED.

HATS!

WEDNESDAY 1/29/14

APPETIZER: In your appetizer box, do your best to fill out the following information on your own.DO NOT ask any questions until AFTER Ms. Harris has explained the form. 

DESSERT: Write "NONE" in your dessert box. 

MASTERING SEWING MACHINE PARTS

Objective 1: Demonstrate the ability to use and care for the sewing machine, serger and other specialty sewing machines.

--A: Learn the parts of the sewing machine and their functions.

FRIDAY 1/31/14

APPETIZER: NAME FOUR PARTS OF A SEWING MACHINE.





DESSERT: WERE YOU ABLE TO PASS THE TEST TODAY?