I am feeling inadequate today. I can't figure out how to make my blog look prettier. I can't figure out how to make pictures appear in anything other than a straight line.
I feel like I should be more planned for the school year. The first year of anything is so hard. You don't really know what to expect. It makes me realize how hard being a child is. Every year is a first year like that. First Kindergarten year, First First Grade year, etc. They never get a "re-do". We should remember this. It must feel confusing and somewhat frustrating.
I am going to set some goals as a teacher. I think I'll post them and revisit them regularly to see how I'm doing. I want to make them SMART goals so that they are concrete and achievable. Stay tuned...
Hi Kimberley,
ReplyDeleteTake it day by day and soon you'll be taking it week by week. When I go into school in the morning, I'm confident if I'm well planned for the day and I think it shows in my teaching.
We might be in the same district! Email me at: firstimpressions34 at gmail.com. Your room looks like those in a school in my district! And I know my district hired a few new first grade teachers.
Dee
First Impressions
Welcome to the blog world! I can sympathize with your feelings about developing a blog! I have spent more hours than I wish to count trying to build mine. I have some tips on my blog, but in general I played a lot. If you use Windows, try Live Writer. It is easy to add and move pictures around.
ReplyDeleteI am going into my 11th year teaching and I can tell you that I feel the same way you do. Every year is a new start. I start this week and am feeling like I just need to take a deep breath and take it hour by hour. If I think too much, I start to feel overwhelmed.
I am sure that you are doing amazing work! You are making a great difference every day!!! Best wishes for a great year!
Christine
http://hoppingintofirstgrade.blogspot.com/