As this week comes to an end, I realize that teaching is about 50 times harder than I thought it was. I knew it was not going to be easy, but I really did not think it would be so difficult. I am not sure if I can handle some of the students. They are so disrespectful and when they go home, tell their guardians that I was in a bad mood, that is why they get in trouble, and then the guardian sends my CT an email about it, it really irks me. I cannot imagine why a parent/guardian would believe such a thing. (I’m trying to let it go, but it is so hard when you can’t defend yourself).
I taught pretty much everything, but I don’t know how I would have done it without her in the room. I had so many questions like ‘Do you want them to write in their journals or just on paper?’ and ‘Which kind of paper?’ I am not sure, but I am thinking she will be out of the room for most of next week to let me teach on my own. I am not real sure about this. I am introducing ‘Writer’s Workshop’ and do not really feel comfortable with it. (Plus, it does not help that she has told me nothing about it and I am not comfortable with language arts to begin with).
The week definitely had some frustrating moments, but it also had some good ones. I got so many hugs, one from a girl that wasn’t even in our class. This other little girl told me that she was going to take care of me when I got older. It was too cute!
I am excited about science this week. I think I was kind of slack last week and did not really do that much except read the text and complete worksheets. This week they are going to be doing some activities and experiments that I think they will enjoy. Language arts should be interesting since it is a weak point of mine. Hopefully I can explain a subject and predicate to them. The principal is also coming to observe me on Wednesday during language arts. (I probably should have picked a different subject).
I am going to miss the students, but I can’t help but count down the days!
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Unfortunately, we have to just let negative parent comments roll off our back,you are right, you can't defend yourself. I once went to a kindergarten open house for one of my sons. The teacher told the parents that she would only believe half of what their student said about them if they would agree to only believe half of what their student said about her! It works both ways. Continue to look for the good things that happen to you during the week.
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