A few days away...my fears and goals

[teacher24]

So here it is... Wednesday night. I just came in from class a little while ago. Not my classroom, my class at CCNY. My classroom looks GREAT!!! I've already gotten compliments from my supervisor and others who have just passed by. I was going for the bright, early childhood look, and it looks really nice. My chicka chicka boom boom tree looks really good too. Now I am nervous though, because as good as my room looks, I hope my teaching is as good. though I an no longer a fresh out of college teacher and though I have already been slapped by the reality of what the school system is really like, I want to be creative and innovative this year. I want my students to be totaly into me and learning with me. I am not too fond of the school I work in, but I really want to make a good first impression for my students and their parents and I want to stay that way so that my students learn and have FUN!!! is that too much to ask? Help me. How can I stay enthusiastic throughout the year?

 

[judy]

just a thought

Just the questions you are asking in your blog tells me that you are very serious about wanting the best for your students. That alone will keep them with you. Children sense who is on their side early on. As far as you staying enthusiastic, if they are buying into the product you are selling....their education, you will stay enthusiastic. A couple of things that seem to work for me (the buying- in end of the game) is that your children must have ownership in that room. They need to make decisions, and their opinions need to be valued. Also finding out what your children like and getting that into the mix, helps to create a climate that the children can own. I am sure that you are already doing this in spades. It is just something that helps me each year. You also mentioned that you are not fond of the school you work in. Why? Are there things you can change?

 

[teacher24]

Well, honestly, I probably could change some things in my school if I tried, but my school is the kind of school where everyone walks around on tip toes, trying to make my principal happy. I have not been there long enough though and do not want to think about stirring up any trouble. It's difficult where I work... don't wanna get into it on PT cause who knows... some of these people may be on here (though I highly doubt, but u never know, right)... oh well, the children are my priority- no matter what, and I plan to do my best to service them, even though I'm nervous as hell about it.

 

[judy]

teacher24

I understand what you are saying. Just by the fact that you say you are nervous tells me that your top priority are those little scamps in your room and that will get you through everything.