Lessons Learned

I'm halfway through my first year of teaching, and here are a few lessons that I have learned. 

--Don't put sharpies in the hands of a 7-year old. They will accidentally (maybe on purpose) ruin your favorite J.Crew skirt. 

--Sticky notes are everything: If I don't write it down, it doesn't happen. I cannot count the random things on my to-do list that float into my head while I'm in the shower, driving to work, or trying to fall asleep.

--Being a part of a team is hard work, even if your team is as wonderful as mine. Getting 5 people to agree on what's best for children is not an easy feat...but you get a lot of support and laughs along the way. I would not get through a single day without my 4 girls.

--Cutting in line or forgetting your lunch are both a very big deal when you're 7.

--Know your lessons. It's great to be able to wing it, and I'd be lying if I said I hadn't, but I always feel better when I know the objectives and the procedure for lessons. 

--There is no greater feeling than hearing a kiddo say "I get it!" or "I'm getting the hang of it!". 

--Actions need consequences. No matter who, what, when, or where.

--Wii JustDance videos are a save-the-day for indoor recess, class parties, or for when you look out in the middle of a math lesson and your class' eyes are glazed over! Here's my favorite:

--And lastly, sometimes, a hug or a "thank you" is all it takes to turn the world's hardest day around. 

Ms. L