I have never done a practicum in first grade, and what I love about them is that the students love you no matter what!
Yesterday, I was just tired of seeing every classroom management strategy I've learned being thrown out the window by my little ones. So, I sat down for a little bit and breathed. As I sat, two little girls came and hugged me. Just randomly. No reason why. Granted, I was asking them to work on the activity on their desks not talking or walking around. But, it was God's way of saying, I love you and I love them. Learn to love like they do.
Then today, one little boy at the end of our small group for reading leaned back, and said with a very serious face, " Miss Gomez, I think you are doing a good job." In my mind I said, "well, you don't know about lesson plans, and how hard it is to find fun activities with so many kids, and, and, and. . ."
Sometimes, I'm telling you. . .I just need to stop, and receive and take it easy.
So, thank you Jesus for your encouragement through my first graders! Despite all the faults, they still love me. Likewise, despite my faults, God still loves me. Actually, He uses my weaknesses for His glory and power to be revealed. Holy Macaroni (my first graders love when I say that!)! He is beautiful.
This full-time teaching this week is tiring, but I have bee having fun with my kids, and I am for sure learning a lot! :)
Yesterday, I was just tired of seeing every classroom management strategy I've learned being thrown out the window by my little ones. So, I sat down for a little bit and breathed. As I sat, two little girls came and hugged me. Just randomly. No reason why. Granted, I was asking them to work on the activity on their desks not talking or walking around. But, it was God's way of saying, I love you and I love them. Learn to love like they do.
Then today, one little boy at the end of our small group for reading leaned back, and said with a very serious face, " Miss Gomez, I think you are doing a good job." In my mind I said, "well, you don't know about lesson plans, and how hard it is to find fun activities with so many kids, and, and, and. . ."
Sometimes, I'm telling you. . .I just need to stop, and receive and take it easy.
So, thank you Jesus for your encouragement through my first graders! Despite all the faults, they still love me. Likewise, despite my faults, God still loves me. Actually, He uses my weaknesses for His glory and power to be revealed. Holy Macaroni (my first graders love when I say that!)! He is beautiful.
This full-time teaching this week is tiring, but I have bee having fun with my kids, and I am for sure learning a lot! :)
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