Learning happened. Kids added, subtracted, simplified, and compared fractions.
Almost EVERYONE participated.
I kept my cool. Even when Ms. "I hate you and this school" went on a complete rage.
I got to hug some teary-eyed babies. Yes, I call my 6th graders babies.
I spent my planning period with my kids that were in ISS. I brought them in my class and taught them the day's lesson. It was wonderful to get some one-on-one with the "trouble-makers." I was able to talk with them about their dreams, which included professional football, civil engineering and law. It was a great opportunity to build rapport with them and keep them caught up.
I got this note from one of my special ed kids. P.S. I teach him MATH not english! :)
I am so grateful for the love of God that has changed me and enabled me to really love these kids. Yes, even the "bad" ones. It is NOT anything in my flesh, it is the grace of God.
Today was a GREAT day!
That is so sweet! It is those kinds of things that I still have hung on to long after I stopped teaching. Warms the heart and gives you everything you need to get through the tough days! I'm sure you are a wonderful teacher!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a sweet note..i think teachers should see themselves of being in the ministry, because teaching is more than a job you get to affect eternal beings
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