I remember reading Inside Mrs. B's Classroom for one of my classes at the beginning of the year and identifying with so many of her experiences. When I read about the end of the year, I was energized. After months of exhaustion, she spends the end of the year doing special projects, encouraging her kids, and just being with them.
Now, I'm finally to the end of the year and I just don't feel any of that warmth and celebration. Instead I feel impatient. Frustrated when I realize that children are still terrorizing each other after months of socio-emotional instruction. Exhausted by how many arguments I am mediating. There are moments of joy throughout the day, but they are no more than any other time of the year. I am a little confused. I should feel more happy, no?
Things don't get changed quick where it's been there for so long. The community has to start the change. Go with the flow until the change starts. You cannot do it alone, no.....
ReplyDeleteHave faith that you have made a difference in their lives. Let that control the end of the year and enhance your outlook for next year.
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