Delta- don't you hate 1st term when you are trying to get your discipline sorted out, I used to alwas cry for the 1st term saying I'd never get them to behave etc and then after that I loved them and it was all good! (this was a few years ago LOL) I only had my class for half a day wed. as that was when we formed the new classes- they seem very active !!! (and confident LOL) Is your school in a "difficult" area ? Have you taught there before?
Term 1 is hard, its just so busy setting up the program and the classroom...and DISCIPLINE!!! The school I am at is in a very difficult area, but I have taught in a few schools like that before. The discipline isnt the problem, its when they have had a teacher previously who cant control them and they come to me thinking they can do the same in my room...not going to happen. I will try to have them sorted out quick smart. This is the third year I have taught at this school, but last year it was only for 8 weeks before I went on mat. leave. Whats your school like?