Lesson Planning..YEP, already.

Yes, I made it back from my training. I think I went about 60 miles out of my way, but I was determined not to get lost. I took the long way around and took I-20 to 35. I only made about 3 panicked phone calls to my husband to make sure I was on the right track, but around 11 pm on Friday night, I made it home.

I was so happy to see my dog, Chauncey and to sleep in my own bed.

Project Lead the Way’s (PLTW) training is extremely intense as we pack in a whole years worth of material in two weeks. I was out of my comfort zone the whole time. Engineering/computer programming is nowhere near to my forte.

Yet at the same time, it was the coolest training I have ever been to. I learned so much! I am by no means an expert, but, I should be at least a half a step ahead of my students. Truly, I am so excited to get into my classroom!

Today I actually started planning an outline of the school year. I just hate not having something to do, and as I grabbed my bag and opened up my laptop, my husband knew exactly what was on my mind. Yes, lesson plans.

I know, I know. But, if you had just gone to the training you would want to work on your lesson plans too. Right?

I also really want to get a PLTW polo shirt. I got one from the training (for free) but it is a men’s large.

The free one--it is not the most attractive shirt, and I was trying to find a women’s cut polo shirt. But not any polo shirt, I want that wicking material. I can’t find it. Really, I can’t find any polo shirts from PLTW online. I will keep looking.

When I get something stuck in my mind, I can’t stop thinking about it until I have it. Therefore, I really need that polo shirt.

One last thing, I am freaking exhausted. I am hoping that I am simply suffering from brain overload and lack of sleepitis.

Anyway, it is good to be home. I have two more weeks of summer and then I get to put my new knowledge to use.

But, I really do want to go back for the advanced training next summer…and I want that polo shirt.