I love teaching.
I love my kids, I love helping them understand new concepts, I love reading their work, I love it all.
But this weekend has been delightful. I have done nothing school related except for read some stuff that I could potentially use in the classroom (some as content, some to inform my practice). I have cooked, and read, and watched movies, and hung out with friends, and walked my dogs, and slept in. I haven't stressed about our upcoming change or felt overwhelmed by planning and grading (though I sure will be come next week....) or had to help a colleague when I'm just squeaking by myself. And it has been fabulous. And I don't want it to end.
Is it a bad sign that I'm really, really, really not ready to go back?
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-K'naan, "Dreamer"
I teach eighth grade Language Arts at an urban school. My kids kick ass and will change the world. I want everyone to know.
I teach eighth grade Language Arts at an urban school. My kids kick ass and will change the world. I want everyone to know.
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3 comments:
Oh no, not at all!
I love my job too. I love it so much. But these days have been delicious.
I think it just means you spent a good deal of your break in the moment. That's a good thing! Just a few more weeks and it will be Christmas break! =)
To say that I am jealous is an understatement! I did about 25 hours of school work over the weekend and have barely had time to do anything for myself for a few weeks. It may be time for a re-think of my choice of job/school.
Joan - thanks! I am definitely feeling better today but it was a relief to read your comment and feel more justified. :)
Urban School Teacher - 25 HOURS? That is way too much. Most weekends I spend 4 to 6 hours on school work (which is STILL too much, considering that I work 10 to 14 hour days every week day) but 25.....ouch. I don't know that vacations are like in London but I hope you have a good long one coming up soon.
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