Wednesday was the end of my rookie year of teaching. Year One is officially in the books. As I told my kids, you have many firsts in your life. First day of school, first day of high school, first day with a driver's license, first day of college, etc. You remember those first things vividly. This year will be no different for me.
There are a myriad of ideas running through my head. What went well? What do I want to change? How/When will I get the blog and wiki rolling next year? All of those are good questions, but I need about a week or two off. I need to bask in the afterglow of yesterday, thinking about the kind words the kids said. Someone got the idea to write a goodbye message on the front whiteboard, which spread into half of our cohort writing goodbye notes. It was touching, and gave me the impression (illusion) that I made an impact for the better. The cards I received were along the same lines.
After cleaning out the room and getting organized, I'm officially off. I won't head back to the building until early July. I'll head in to get a few of my curriculum materials, and start thinking ahead to the fall. I'll post some of the questions I am pondering as the days pass. But today... today is for the afterglow.
Showing posts with label last day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label last day. Show all posts
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Remove the student, keep the teacher
Friday was my last day as a student teacher. It all came together after school as another teacher came up to me and said congratulations you're officially a teacher. Officially a teacher? Pretty cool.
The last day was pretty good. I wish that 1 or 2 of the kiddos would have held it together a bit better, but as a whole it was fun. I was happy to get a chance to talk to one of our kids (one of the 1-2 above) that has been "off" all week. I wanted him to know that I had high expectations for him, and know that he can do whatever is put before him... that being said, the behavior of late isn't going to cut it. I'm hopeful for him.
I also got in a soccer game with the kiddos. Picture 15-20 kids, boys vs girls and Mr. Hanson, on a small basketball court. No whining, no yelling, lots of encouragement, good fun. Gives me thoughts of a lunchtime soccer club (maybe once a week?) when I finally get my own classroom. Kids need adults to model how to play, how to be good sports, and how to get organized.
Hope!
The last day was pretty good. I wish that 1 or 2 of the kiddos would have held it together a bit better, but as a whole it was fun. I was happy to get a chance to talk to one of our kids (one of the 1-2 above) that has been "off" all week. I wanted him to know that I had high expectations for him, and know that he can do whatever is put before him... that being said, the behavior of late isn't going to cut it. I'm hopeful for him.
I also got in a soccer game with the kiddos. Picture 15-20 kids, boys vs girls and Mr. Hanson, on a small basketball court. No whining, no yelling, lots of encouragement, good fun. Gives me thoughts of a lunchtime soccer club (maybe once a week?) when I finally get my own classroom. Kids need adults to model how to play, how to be good sports, and how to get organized.
Hope!
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