Week 4 of preschool approaches and we are well into the thick of things. I was originally going to write this at the end of week 1, but I was just too exhausted! (In a good way of course. :)
Aren't my students cute?
Most days in this new life of mine are really very good. That is, most days I am able to be a happy and productive teacher and wife. Some days anxiety hits, and that's a different story. Maybe one of these days I'll write more about that. But overall things are going well. I feel that I'm in the right place, and because I'm trying to do God's will I can expect His help.
Some important lessons learned in the past 3 weeks of school:
Aren't my students cute?
Most days in this new life of mine are really very good. That is, most days I am able to be a happy and productive teacher and wife. Some days anxiety hits, and that's a different story. Maybe one of these days I'll write more about that. But overall things are going well. I feel that I'm in the right place, and because I'm trying to do God's will I can expect His help.
Some important lessons learned in the past 3 weeks of school:
- Chapstick, a pen, and a phone in my pocket are a must
- Comfy shoes are worth the money. Now if I can just get my hands on some...
- Preschool teachers don't lose their voices from yelling - it's the "loud whisper" voice that does us in!
- Obstacle Course Olympics when things get out of hand during outside time. It's always a winner.
- Preschool teachers are masters of musical improvisation. They must be ready to come up with an engaging new song, on the spot, at any second, to suit any occasion. Bonus points if it involves finger play and whispering.
- Sometimes I dread getting up and going to work, as I'm sure we all do, but once I'm there things usually feel better than I anticipated.
- I've been chuckling about how all of us are basically just grown up preschoolers. If you think about it, we often feel hurt and frustrated over the same things, just on a more sophisticated level (well...for me that may be debatable ;). For example - I'm hungry. I miss my mom. I need a nap. I need a hug. The schedule got changed. I want the same toy she has. He called me a mean name. Someone hurt my feelings, etc. (I'm not meaning to discount all the very real and significant issues that adults face, merely to provide a humorous observation. :)
- Lastly, cliche as it may sound, what every kid really wants - and needs - is love. Despite the stresses of the job, I do love my students, each and every one. And I guess that's the most important thing.
Stay tuned for further installments of my adventures in preschool!
