Thursday, March 3, 2016

Busy, Chaotic Day SOL#16

Today was a teaching day and a traveling day. I began in a scurry - trying to get ready for the two days I will be gone from school.  I worked last night getting ready for the time I will be gone. I planned and planned and worried. Up at 3:00 in the morning worrying about how things will go when I'm gone. My students are so smart and work so hard. We just started our poetry unit. We've looked at figurative language. We've immersed ourselves in poetry. We noticed. We've taken note. I hate to leave my kiddos when we're just beginning the hard work. I hope what I've left will inspire them. I hope what they work on will bring forth their confidence and creativity. I am looking forward to returning on Monday - seeing what they've done while I'm gone.

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  1. It always weighs on my mind and heart when I leave my students with a substitute; but sometimes I am pleasantly surprised by how they take charge and get the work done in my absence. Other times, I am secretly pleased when they cheer my return!!! Safe travels, and know you are not alone in your worry.

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  2. Hopefully you will have time to make sure they learned it the way you wanted. They will be so glad to see you tomorrow!

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  3. Hopefully you will have time to make sure they learned it the way you wanted. They will be so glad to see you tomorrow!

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