I'm in the end-of-year-grading-and-planning-madness throes, so this will be super short (why did I assign a massive project due the week before school got out? Why have I not finished my summer literacy challenge already? AAAAAAAHHHHHH), but I just wanted to say one thing. I've mentioned before that I write all my kids notes at the end of the year, focusing on something that they're good at. It's my way of giving every kid an award instead of just a handful of top students; I still do that (we have to), but this way everyone gets something positive to take with them as they leave.
What I hadn't thought about before was that not only is that good for my students, it's good for me. Spending time thinking about each and every kid and what their strengths are....it's such a nice way to end the year, especially as some of them are starting to act out a little bit (that whole approaching instability thing). I'd rather keep my focus on the good things about each of my students; it's better for all of us.
So even though I'm swamped with grading and planning and cleaning my room, I'm still taking the time to do the notes. That little bit of positivity is what we all need right now.
(Image credit to Tim Morgan)
2 comments:
What a great idea! We always do compliments from the kids where each kid writes something they like about each other and I type them up anonymously. But it's so personal and special to get one from your teacher with something great about you! Wow!
Thanks, Sarah - they really like them. It takes, like, a RIDICULOUS amount of time, and part way through I always start questioning if it's worth it....but it is. :)
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