Monday! What a Monday indeed. There were some issues with students but my lunch crowd always makes me smile. I have a friend who always starts off with "I have something to tell you, it's actually a long story so you may want to sit down." Then he comes up with something a little silly to say and we go about our lunch. Lunch also brings so meaningful hugs. It's like we all know we are half way through the day and these hugs say "You can do it!"
Teaching Tough on Tuesday! Holla! Tuesday I turned it around. I was pretty timid in the morning...still trying to build myself up but that afternoon I wrangled first grade and Kindergarten. Kindergarten brought out the teacher in me. I had total control of the room. We painted, cleaned up, and read a story. When one of my friends decided they didn't need to join us I didn't let that stop me I took charge and showed them I was capable of managing the classroom! I felt like Rocky at the top of stairs afterwards just pumping my fists! I am so thankful I had this day because I feel like I can do this and I am capable of keeping a classroom together.
I also witnessed some of my friends branch out today on the playground by going out to join their friends. I often have a few friends that hang around and watch everyone else have a good time but this morning my shyest friend ran by me yelling and playing. I have worried about him from day one so this really warmed my heart.
Wednesday and Thursday I was really thinking about how valuable every single minute is in a classroom. There is so much to be done at all times that it is really useful to multitask and do it well.
Friday!!!! I missed class and my kids but I went to the MAEA fall conference. It was once again awesome! I love going to see my friends, get more ideas, and relax a little!
Here we go again!
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