Hello out there!! I am in my fifth week of teaching at a preschool for students with disabilities ranging from adhd, severe speech delay to autism. I am in a 12:1:1 class with 9 students, 1 classroom aide, and two personal aids with another personal aide to come. I follow a daily schedule starting with morning circle which consists of welcome, song, weather, name/picture recognition, etc. The classroom was added on because of need. I am sure I will reach the full quota soon. The problem is, is that I am nearly 50, have not taught pre-school in 15 years, and am out of the loop. Fortunately, I was given a classroom aide who has lots of experience and has been a tremendous help with organization and manipulative preparation and creation. I have purchased a lot of table activities, toys, manipulatives, etc. However, something just doesn't feel like it is clicking. I'm having trouble planning, and I don't know why. I like to be a bit more improvisational...however, my clasroom aide is very strong-willed and believes at structure is the key. Is there anything wrong with playing a game of "Elfin!" and the end of the day instead of sitting at the table doing puzzles?? Becky
