The summer months back home in Kingston, ON, Canada were filled with friends, family and work at a local restaurant in the downtown area. Although visiting family and enjoying the relaxation of Canada (and cooler weather) is refreshing, I was anxious to arrive back to Dubai to begin planning with the self-proclaimed KG Dream Team, made up of three lovely ladies originating from the Toronto area.
The weeks leading up to the start of school were jam packed with Professional Development and classroom organization, not to mention settling into our newly rented villa (we live a tough life). My classroom is half the size of what I had last year, but fits our students perfectly. It's cozy and inviting with an abundant amount of natural light.
Our class is made up of 18 wonderful students, each of whom bring life and vibrant personality to the class. Our first month of school was dominated by the OICS Boot Camp where students learn the classroom expectations and curriculum is not a focus. The several weeks always prove to be challenging as the school itself is still new and we are learning how to function under KHDA (the body which governs Dubai education).
So far the year has been consumed with effective team co-planning, imagination and a yearning to better develop the FDK program.
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