Do you remember back in June when this comment popped up in a post - "I may be the only person who wishes school could start sooner! August seems so far away!". Um, that couldn't have been me. Did I really think that? School starts in a week, and I am kind of in denial. Where did the summer go?
I don't feel ready to be a teacher yet! I have spent the last several days locked away in my classroom trying frantically to prepare myself for what is about to happen (can you ever really be prepared?) An empty classroom is not a good place for a person in my state of mind. The quiet leaves way to much time to think. And worry. Thoughts like the following run through my head constantly:
I don't feel ready to be a teacher yet! I have spent the last several days locked away in my classroom trying frantically to prepare myself for what is about to happen (can you ever really be prepared?) An empty classroom is not a good place for a person in my state of mind. The quiet leaves way to much time to think. And worry. Thoughts like the following run through my head constantly:
What is the best way to teach this?
What if they don't like me?
Did I learn how to do all of this in college?
Is it even possible to teach all of this in the time I have?
What if they don't learn?
You get the idea. I am spending way to much time alone. Don't get the wrong idea, as scared as I am, I am also very excited. I can't wait to meet my students and start teaching. It is time to fill up those little desks with little students to keep me busy! I know that once I get past the first few weeks I will feel better. I just have to make it through the next week first!
6 comments:
You are going to be an amazing teacher and things are going to be great. You're classroom is looking good and you have put a lot of time and effort into getting prepared for your little ones and they will know it. Good luck Sis.
You will be so great! I am so excited for you. I was going to say maybe we should get together sometime soon... but maybe we'll have to wait until you get a little more situated with school stuff!
I TOTALLY understand!!! I'm in panic mode myself (mostly 'cause I don't have all my lesson plans and disclosures ready). We've gotta hang in there - it'll all work out! And - the first year won't be perfect, but I'm sure your kids will LOVE you! Hang in there!!!
I bet that this time right now -- the anticipation and the unexpected -- are the hardest part. Because you're right, once you get those cute little kids into their desks and you start teaching you'll lose yourself in it. You're going to be great, they're going to love you, and things will settle in for all of you. :) Try to relax as much as you can and enjoy what's left of your summer!
Teaching is about always wondering if you are doing it the right/best way and if your students are learning. I STILL have doubts and worries, but the kids are eager to learn and compensate for our little goofs and mistakes. You will do fine and your students will LOVE you. Good luck!
You will be wonderful. I was just thinking before I even read this post that the other teacher wouldn't have even asked you to be her replacement if she didn't think you'd do a great job. She could have picked ANYONE and she picked YOU!
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