The teacher, whose job I have been filling for the last two weeks was hoping to come back tomorrow, but she's decided to take the rest of the week to regain her strength. That means I'm working for the next two days. It also means that I have lesson plans to do tonight. I gave the kids a test today, so I've got a stack of papers to grade, too. So, tonight is a busy night. I'm headed to church and then I'll come home and finish up and get to bed. I wanted to get this blog posted to let you know what's happening here. Lots of work; that's a good thing. I thank God that I can handle the job and that the work is available!Thanks for your love. It means a lot to know that people care. God bless!
Teaching is really good for you! You just get prettier and prettier every day. May God lead you in the right direction regarding full time teaching...be sure to listen. We are studying listening to God in our Sunday morning devotional.
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Thanks, Donna! I know that God will give me clues. I'm doing my best to pay attention. I love the kids so much. It's amazing to me how attached I've become to them. Yesterday I really had to stand up hard and tall to one kid and then one of the other kids asked me if I liked teaching. I said, "Yes," and he said, "Are there some kids you just don't like?" I had to smile and shake my head, "No." I really like them all, even the ones I have to clobber with a two by four to get their attention. I had to explain to them that I like the kid I stood in the hall with a big tail chewing, but it's my job to provide a positive learning situation for all the kids who want to learn. If all he wants to do is cut up, then he's in the wrong place and he has no business in my classroom distracting from the kids who want to learn. I must be comical, when I go marching a kid out of the room who is a foot taller than me. Then I stand there looking up to him as I point to his face and chest and read him the riot act. I marvel that it seems to work. I've had to have that routine with about 3 and they have cleaned up their attitude. In general everyone seems to be shaping up really well. This is not something I was taught; I just find that they seem to need to know where the boundaries are and they seem to need to know that I'm the boss. Anyway, it works. Each time it happens I walk back into the room thinking, "I can't believe I just did that," and the other kids have a look of shock on their faces. It gets a message to them, too. I really do like them all, some just need to know where the boundaries are for sure, I guess.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit there were times I liked some students much better than others! I always said, "walk softly and carry a big stick." I truly think kids want to have someone "put them in their place" now and then...some also like to test and once you let them know they can't get away with it they will respect you. Short but mighty, that's Jo!
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Thanks, Donna, I've been off a couple of days and it's nice! I miss the kids, but it's nice to get some things done at home and plan a trip to leave. However, I teach tomorrow, and I look forward to it. There are pros and cons to teaching. I can be content whether I teach or not, but it's nice to have it for a cushion.
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Jo