Today felt like such a down day, like all of my classes had regressed a little bit. I was so frustrated and embarrassed by the lack of ability to do anything except wait today. I did see progress in the first grade class that I had kept in the hallway last week. It was still difficult but we definitely moved forward. We also did notecards, which I'm very excited to read since it's the first chance I've had to do them with a bilingual class.
Kindergarten I loved as usual. All of the kindergarten classes are so open and excited. It makes me so happy to be with them here!! The second grade class though was a mess. Actually, that's not even true. This morning, I had a coverage during their orientation and things went so very well! Then when I had them again it was like a completely different group. They started ok and then became completely crazy. I had to break up a fight, it was nuts. I really think there are some major bullies in the class and I think I'll have to take more time with them specifically doing conflict resolution and community building. I have no problem with that, it just disappoints me the way the think of and treat each other.
My moment of beauty today? One of the first grade CTT students who I struggled with so much last week was running through the hall again. He came by and in my room. We ended up sitting down, talking, and playing a really fun duet on the Orff instruments. I really loved that moment. That was all I needed to get through the day (That and a wonderful reminder posted on my center desk drawer that someone so very special made for me). By the time my next class came he was down and "ready" to go back. That's relative since I don't think this is the type of school that will necessarily suit him. Major props to the 1CTT teachers Mr. F and Ms. E for all they do. They work so so so hard for these kids and don't necessarily see that or get it back from them but everyone else sees and knows it and I think we're all grateful for that. It keeps everything going and makes sure that all our students' needs are being met.
I had some other thoughts and ideas but I keep forgetting to write them down. I need to start doing that. Oh well. It's time to go home. I'll add them later if I can remember.
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Kids always seem to regress the second week of school. Everyone is just checking each other out the first week, adjusting to being back in school (or in school for the first time) and there generally aren't as many behavior issues. The second week, kids are *too* comfortable. They go a little crazy, behavior can do a complete 180 from the week before. They usually settle down a little for the third week, so you can look forward to that. Mostly, they're just getting used to school and used to you.
ReplyDeleteHang tough. Have fun.