The daily routine of a teacher is one of the least thought of things, at least when it comes to student teaching. As an intern, the focus is on having appropriate instruction during the various blocks of time- and assessment that will inform your instruction. The instruction, while likely not what a 4th or 5th year teacher's might be, has been the least of my worries. Transitioning from one thing to another can be difficult, but so can getting through all of the daily add-ons.
What do I mean by add-ons? Things like picking of jobs, actually doing jobs (mail, recycling, plant watering, etc), getting lunch boxes at 1:00 instead of 3:02, sending out a Tuesday newsletter, and getting homework ready daily. While it is relatively simple for the experienced teacher whose classroom it is, the newbie needs to find a system to internalize/remember all of the little odds and ends that aren't even a part of the planned instruction. I'm using Post-It notes.... although I tend to use too many!
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