Yes. The second year of teaching has commenced. We are one progress report (five weeks in real people time) into the school year. I am continuing to enjoy a honeymoon period with my students, and also enjoying very much knowing what I am doing much more than last year. Now, that is not to say I am an expert, but this time around I am calm as I bumble my way through things. We started reading Bud, Not Buddy today and the kids seem to be really enjoying it. Even more exciting, I have a clear unit plan and know exactly which objectives I will teach with this book and how I will assess them! (that may not be as exciting to the non-teacher nerds who are reading).
My students are wonderful. I encourage everyone to come and visit my classroom and see how delightful they are. If anyone wants to send me used books or $ for my classroom library, as always I welcome it.
Personally, I am enjoying having a little more balance in my life...which is not to say that I didn't spend 12 hours at school today...but I am bringing much less work home and I am feeling purpose in the work that I am doing. I am spending time doing the outdoor things that I love.
On that note, I am off to the gym. My roomie and I are training for a half marathon at the end of October.
SOrry for the scattered nature of this post--my brain is a little shot my the end of the day!
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1 comment:
Probably not, but exciting none the less. Glad your second year is going well for you... I hope it continues as smoothly.
-Alice
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