Last week we had 2 more snow days. This gave me a lot of time to work on my unit and I was actually able to enjoy the weekend! That was a nice change
So I decided that I need about 2 days every week to work and get things done, then I can enjoy 2 weekend days. We either need 9 day weeks, or 3 day work weeks. Either is fine with me!This week has been the first full week of full time teaching. Last week only ended up being about a day and half thanks to the snow. I love it
It’s different but I love it. I am learning a lot about tough love though. I really have grown to adore these kids and it’s hard for me to punish them. They make me do it though :/ I told them today that I don’t want to yell at them and I don’t like when I have to raise my voice to them, so please don’t make me do it! This actually made a world of difference in the class. I think they needed me to tell them that I don’t enjoy punishing them or sending them out of class. I wouldn’t have thought that would make a big difference but it did and I’m thankful it did. They can be pretty unruly when they choose to be. But I know that if I don’t redirect and correct their behavior then it will continue. I can’t allow behaviors that creates bad habits to continue. They may not have serious consequences now, but they may later. It’s because I care about them that I have to punish them sometimes. This concept helps me better understand the Scripture about not sparing the rod and why God punishes his Children when they disobey Him.I subbed today and will write more about that hopefully tomorrow because it was quite an experience and a the best learning experience I’ve ever had by far. I also got a lot of good stories out of it
Ask Mom and Taylor; they’ve heard a few haha. The most important thing I learned though is that I can do this. I can take a class, teach all day, and survive I finally found my teacher voice and started getting respect from a bunch of 11 year olds today. That’s a pretty good feeling. So I go into my final observation tomorrow feeling confident and capable! I think that’s a pretty good way to go into it I’ll make sure to write about my subbing experience and welcome into public education tomorrow. Please make sure to read it! It’s quite interesting
As for now, it’s 9 pm and I still have lots of things to do for tomorrow. I also have to be at school at 7:45 for a faculty meeting (which wouldn’t be too bad if it didn’t take 30 minutes to get school) :/ So off I go to check more tasks off the list!Til tomorrow
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