Sometimes kids have really good questions. Note the word
SOMEtimes. But often, their questions are wildly ridiculous or a complete
repeat of exactly what you just said. Such is the teacher life I suppose.
Today has been the day of individual talks. Both my rockstar
teacher and I have had one on one talks with various students throughout the
day. It’s getting a little old honestly… and the root of the problem/reason
that we need to individually address students is because they have
underdeveloped listening skills (which also leads to the ridiculous, repetitive
questions.) It’s a little maddening. Perhaps it’s just the lengthy Tuesday
getting to me (On the real, Tuesdays take eoooons to pass. It’s. Only.
Tuesday.).
So on the list of things to work on:
1.
Listening Skills
2.
Following Directions
3.
Problem Solving
I really think these are the most frustrating things about
teaching at 2nd grade level. The students are adorable, most of them
still love learning, and love you, and want to try hard to impress you etc. BUT
SHEESH. We will learn to listen, follow directions, and solve our
own problems this year. (Thank you, thank you, thank you Mom and Dad for
teaching me how to problem solve. Sorry it probably took until my junior year
of college. I finally understand some of your pain.) Either we learn now, and
quickly, or I’m going to have a LOT of kids in for recesses. And that’s just no
fun for any of us.
#lifeskills
#pictureofawhale
#YOLO
Final Thoughts of Today (Terrible Tuesday):
The more that subjects that I take over in the classroom,
the more that I learn about myself as a teacher. (Imagine that!) Anyway, I’ve already
learned more about my classroom setup than I expected to learn. For example, at
the beginning of the year, I’m probably going to have a LOT of blank space in
my room. That way, I can fill it up with the kid’s work. Yes, some of our
bulletin boards are necessary and cool, but I think it’s also necessary and
super important to leave (A LOT of) room to display student work. The kids work
SO HARD (usually). And I want them to have the opportunity to take pride in
having their work on display. It ties into what we are studying and gives them
an objective to have neat, creative work. Win, win.
Now, it’s off to night class for me (GACK. GAG. BLECK). Aaaaand
then time to go prepare for my close-up in helping with a BCU COMMERCIAL. Keep your eyes peeled for me, folks! I
could soon be a movie star.
Until next time…
Peace, love, and compliments on my roommate’s clothes,
Jayna
