After a lot of reflection, planning and aborting previously taught lessons, I finally had a good day at school. I had to rearrange the room. I had to change the tone I typically use while teaching. I had to change how I let kids use the bathroom. I had to alter just about everything. I am now at least 100% more strict than I was last year. Today the music teacher said I might as well get them uniforms, but she liked the progress. However, I actually taught something today and I'm fairly certain a few learned something.
That's a good feeling.
It's amazing how energizing it is to feel like you did a good job. I haven't felt it since June, so I may have forgotten.
When the kids and I arrived home I was in such a good mood I made them a quick snack and then we made Pumpkin Spice Playdough. They measured, poured, made a mess and felt great. They watched me cook it and mix the food coloring. Then they kneeded it as it cooled on a 'lightly floured surface."
Christian got the idea of putting the playdough on the kitchen floor and playing with it with his feet.
"Great idea!" is all I said.
They used words like divided, half, share, sculpture, mixture, & ingredients while playing. I quietly made breakfast for dinner and watched and listened to them play so nicely while enjoying the pumpkin smell with the cool breeze greeting us in the kitchen.
A Good Day feels so good.
Loving every minute of being a mommy of three, a teacher of 24, and a wife of one.
I'm glad things are going better for you. I hope that you enjoyed the challenge of changing everything. I bet it's tough, but you of all people can embrace it.
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