As I strongly suspected, I finally got myself and my classroom together. The kids are settling in, and the new IA is a lovely young woman with good instincts and a kind heart. My to-do list is usually not too long, and I am finding the time I need to do what needs to be done.
With only 4 kids so far (the fifth one never showed), we are teaching up a storm and the kids are eating it up. What a joy to plan for and teach kids who enjoy books and math and games and singing....
It's the sharing and the writing and the taking turns that freaks them out. It's keeping an even keel when every fiber of their being wants to scream and stomp and curse and lash out.
That's happening too, the lashing out, but we are managing with some grace and dignity.
So far, so good.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
How will I ever catch up?
Boxes yet to unpack... files to refresh..... supplies to label and store....
Oh, and make sure each day is tantalizingly planned for....
This is my challenge. At 3:20 when the busses pull away, I am happily exhausted, and intend, with every last bit of energy, to catch-up.
I start with my lessons, because they deserve my best attention. By 4:45, I can't muster the wherewithall to do anything more, so things go undone. Until I get back here tomorrow morning at 7am and start all over.
Experience tells me it all will eventually get done. The little naggy voice inside of me complains about laziness and disorganization. I shrug, and choose to head home for my pre-dinner nap.
Sweet dreams.
Oh, and make sure each day is tantalizingly planned for....
This is my challenge. At 3:20 when the busses pull away, I am happily exhausted, and intend, with every last bit of energy, to catch-up.
I start with my lessons, because they deserve my best attention. By 4:45, I can't muster the wherewithall to do anything more, so things go undone. Until I get back here tomorrow morning at 7am and start all over.
Experience tells me it all will eventually get done. The little naggy voice inside of me complains about laziness and disorganization. I shrug, and choose to head home for my pre-dinner nap.
Sweet dreams.
Monday, September 03, 2007
Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year....
I love this feeling. It's a mix of joyful anticipation and thoughtful resolve that I will do all I can to make this the best year ever. Unlike the silly feeling in my stomach that comes the night before Christmas, this excitement is both tempered and enhanced by the idea that I am in control of much of what will come my way.
I get to choose my reaction to every little bump in the road.
I get to ask for help when I need it, and help others when they need it.
I get to play with new ideas, continue what I know works, and keep on trying to learn more about being the most effective teacher I can be.
I am blessed to have such a wonderful job with wonderful people.
I'm a teacher, and I love it.
I love this feeling. It's a mix of joyful anticipation and thoughtful resolve that I will do all I can to make this the best year ever. Unlike the silly feeling in my stomach that comes the night before Christmas, this excitement is both tempered and enhanced by the idea that I am in control of much of what will come my way.
I get to choose my reaction to every little bump in the road.
I get to ask for help when I need it, and help others when they need it.
I get to play with new ideas, continue what I know works, and keep on trying to learn more about being the most effective teacher I can be.
I am blessed to have such a wonderful job with wonderful people.
I'm a teacher, and I love it.
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