This week has been a suprisingly hard week for many different reasons. The students have been a little rampant over the last few days. I was told that this time of year tends to become tough for many different reasons, and to be completely honest, noone really knows what these reasons are.
I had the unfortunate circumstance of seeing a first year teacher in tears on Wednesday. It was a very surprising sight for me. One reason was that this particular individual is a very energetic person with a great personality. Another reason was that I could potentially be placed in very similar situations in the first few years of teaching on my own.
Sometimes in our lives, things don't go the way we plan them. We simply have to swallow our pride, take a deep breathe, and bare the frustrations that it may throw at us. With this said, I know that I will have challenges and adversities to overcome when entering into my own classroom. I guess it's safe to say that tough times are close!
Students are often different the day(s) before a holiday. Changes in the normal routine and schedule make a difference, too. You have experienced both recently. Students aren't aware of why they are acting differently but it does happen. It is sometimes disappointing because teachers think students know what is expected and have the school day running smoothly. You have learned to expect the unexpected and that how you feel personally makes a difference. This time of year starts a time with schedule changes and holidays, a time when reminders are important.
ReplyDeleteIt can be hard to show weakness, but whether or not you see it, the truth is that we all have these times when we are overwhelmed. The key is to get up and keep going and remember we aren't alone.
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