So... I have recently been stressed about my little ones and how they are going to do on the State tests that seem to be approaching so suddenly. Sometimes I even find myself getting frustrated at the students for not being able to keep quiet and stay on task for more than five seconds.
Then I remember that most of my students have anything but normal home lives. Most of them have broken homes, custody fights, no homes, living from place to place, or parents that don't care. Now there are a few exceptions but for the most part... that is who I am teaching to. How can I expect them to learn and stay focused when there is nothing constant in their lives.
Even though the year is half way over and sometimes I never want to hear my name again... I really do have the best and sweetest students. They cling to me because I am a constant in their life and somewhat of a parent for most of the school year. I just pray that God will give me the strength and patience everyday to be the constant that they need me to be.
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