September 22, 2010

What's the big idea((r))?

I have learned a few things from being out east about how they pronounce some words differently here.

1. Everyone says idear - not idea like it is spelled but idear. Where does that /r/ come from I wonder?

2. Everyone pronounces the word route -root- like a tree root. In Wisconsin we say route - like it is spelled but here is is root....? Hmmmm.
I have been corrected for saying route wrong - in a nice way of course - but I will stay strong and say idea NOT idear!
I have been enjoying the beauty Vermont has to offer and especially now that the trees are starting to change! I had the chance to go along on a field trip last week to Putney Mountain with the 3rd and 4th graders. We were bird watching - looking for falcons, eagles, hawks and other birds - to go along with there raptor unit. It was absolutely gorgeous! The two pictures are from the field trip!
I have been getting involved in my community: big brothers/big sisters, coaching 3/4 grade soccer and volunteering at PTO events!
I love my job and I guess I can say: so far, so good!

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