I was stoked today when looking out over my classroom at students sitting in groups at the couch and with partners at tables and working and helping each other be successful. I was proud. They are working so hard.
Then, my seventh period class walks in. Like the men on this YouTube channel that are dropping cars onto a trampoline they designed, the boys in my class are full of something. Excitement, pent-up energy, anger? I don't know, but they came in today and just could not (or would not) follow instruction. One almost got in a fight! What?!!! Yea, even after I spoke with him in the hall to find out what was going on. What was causing him to not be focused. Even telling him to walk the "block" of classes to release some energy and to calm down, he comes into class and just can't do what he's supposed to do.
Tomorrow is a another day, right? We start fresh each day and get to build new habits. We will make better choices and earn some praise and be one day closer to spring break and the rest we all need.
Different classes require different levels of energy and your piece reminded me this. I hope spring break is near for you.
ReplyDeleteYes. I get it. This one hit hard for me too. My kids know they get a clean slate every day. I just wish said slate didn't get so messy sometimes. Love the attitude, though. Sounds like they're lucky to have you!
ReplyDeleteSpring break is coming--hang in there! You got this. And, your students are very lucky to have such an understanding, caring teacher who gives them what they need. :)
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