I knew ECD would be an exciting class,
running a pre-school did not seem like a hard task.
We learned about kids and the way they behaved
setting up the classroom was something that could not be delayed.

As the first day became closer we started to worry,
trying to make sure everything was perfect in a hurry.
Name tags, book bags, and spots on the rug were assigned,
we would walk them to the room in a straight line.
Most seemed happy and excited,
but you could tell a few were frightened.
For the first day the parents were there,
we told them what would happen during pre school so they would be prepared.
Then on Thursday the kids came back,
but one would not leave his mother without a screaming attack.
Mrs.Beiner carried him up the stares as he struggled,
all the high schoolers looked at each other puzzled.
We were not sure what to do
none of us had a clue.
Then parents and a child came up late holding her favorite toy,
Mrs.Beiner had to go so she handed me the boy.
I rocked him back and forth trying to calm him down,
he cried repeating "Mom" until he did not make a sound.
He relaxed and played with out a problem not making a scene,
i hoped this would not turn into a daily routine.
The next few days with them was similar
the boy adjusted and we became familiar.
So far the class has been eventful
but I know it is something very special.