…..third consecutive day since returning to work, pretty good going I reckon 
I’ve had another very good day, with the children still trying hard and being a pleasure to teach. The key now is to keep them like this……for 14 more weeks! So I’m praising them to the hilt and dishing out stickers like they’re going out of fashion. For anyone who doesn’t know what I mean by that – as rewards for good behaviour/work we have stickers which say things like ‘fab work’, ‘I’m polite’, ‘great speller’ etc etc. At this age there’s no better reward! (After about the age of 7, the novelty has worn off and they’re much harder to please).
In the summer months instead of one of the weekly PE lessons we do country dancing which is always a hoot! I introduced my little lot to it today and what fun we had 
. Most of the girls got the idea quite quickly, but some of the boys hadn’t a clue! Problem being that to do country dancing properly, there’s no room for a loss in concentration. Well, some of my boys have the concentration span of a gnat! So they had a bit of a shock this morning….I made sure that all those boys had a girl partner who would nag them to bits…..it worked beautifully !
Our school grounds are full of trees which are currently blooming with blossom and I couldn’t resist taking a photo of my favourite one. I’ve never been sure what type of tree this is but in my opinion it’s the best type of blossom…….very dense and such beautiful colours.
What a gorgeous tree and you made me giggle with the country dancing.. those poor boys lol..
At least its a fun way of keeping fit.. well I hope they will see that..
Hugs Pixie..
PS you need a sticker for being a good blogger
it is a gorgeous tree.
I’ve been taking a few snaps today too.
sent you an email.
fidgety girl, so am trying to hurry up. forgive any mistakes/utter gibberish!
oh, I had something I was going to say, but can I remember? can I heck.
I’ll have to think about it and come back when it pops back in my head!
have a pleasant evening xxx
oh, I know what it was. I changed the bg at MSG after you left your comment. I wonder if you’ll think the newest one is subtle!?!
xx
Waves to Ninja Nikki..
I did the frog not too happy with how he turned out.. Taryl is though and named him Clive!
I am working on a dog coat, got to get a crochet hook to finish it off then I will post the result..
Enjoy the rest of you week.. bet your looking forward to the weekend
Hugs Pixie
Hi Nikki, I use to love getting stickers. I would love the country dancing. Haven’t had time to try another template yet but get ready, I may need HELP. *hugs*
Oh, this is pleasant news – a good run at school! I don’t know about the stickers, though. My seniors love things like that. They put them on their forehead or wherever and just seem so proud of themselves. Some things never change! I stopped by to tell you I’ve nominated you for a Thinking Blogger Award. You need to read my April 18 post for details and a link to the award rules. It’s really a meme where you tag five other blogs. Big hugs, Julia
Hi Nikki It sounds as though you’re having a fun term thus far
Ah yes I have fond memories of country dancing myself – it was always good fun. It sounds as though a good time was had by all. What a lovely tree, it is the prettiest time of year right now – I have been clicking away like a tourist as I’ve been walking around today 
Hope you evening is enjoyable xxx
Just whisking in to say hello