23 teaching days left in the school year, and I am SO ready for this year to be over. It has been a hard year. The kids have tested me, challenged me, and gave me a new perspective on teaching. I have learned that:
teaching is not always about what I want for them, or where I want them to end up,
teaching is being present in the moment, and not worrying about the end result.
teaching is about sometimes letting go of expectations (for yourself and your students), and just taking one or two steps forward and being ok with that.
teaching is about giving your all, and not expecting anything back, and being surprised and grateful when you can see the impact you are having (especially on those days when it seems nothing is pentrating the fog)
teaching is about relying on God to get you through
teaching is about learning when to ask for help, and learning who to ask as well.
teaching is a journey of beginnings and ends. Sometimes you can't wait for the beginning and sometimes you can't wait for the end, but it's also remembering that the journey itself is important.
Just a few of the things I have learned....
Now for Canucks hockey, sunshine, and a long weekend ( what makes me smile today!)
Oh how I wish I had taken the time to journal as you are doing, Laurie. What wisdom you have arrived at this year, and how helpful it is to write it down. I remember some years when it seemed to take till mid August to sort through and then let go of the expectations not met! I hope you are still sleeping this rainy morning! Luella
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