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| Saturday, January 19, 2008 |
| Back to School After the Winter Break |
| Going back to school after the holidays was honestly really frightening for me. What if I forget how to teach? What if I receive an influx of new students? Will the students still respect me? The night before that Monday back I woke up in the middle of the night and could not get back to sleep for hours. I was so completely nervous! I had not expected this at all; however, that Monday morning, I put on a smile and decided that my students were probably nervous too. As each one walked into class, I gave them a big hug and told them I was glad to see them. As I started my regular morning routine, I was still feeling a bit weird, but figured I would get used to it in a day or so. Luckily for me, it just took until mid-morning. I kicked into autopilot and for a new teacher, was reassured that I have that to now rely upon. Establishing a daily classroom routine (one of the many nice aspects of teaching) has really paid off! Now, after about a week back, I realize that after having such a long break, I have more patience with my students. I feel so much more energized and enthusiastic about what I am teaching. My students seem more focused and ready to learn as well. Not only has this been a wonderful vacation, but a perfect way for both teachers and students to recharge. |
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