School Fiascos

There are many wonderful things about working with children in an educational setting, first you can be a kid yourself, second you can be as creative as you want when teaching a lesson, and lastly no one day is the same! It seems ever since we returned back from Christmas break each week we have something going on and this week is no exception! The Talent show is on Friday and of course I along with 5 other teachers are set to preform a little dance number. I can barely remember what I had for breakfast, let alone remember coordinated dance moves!
However, I know the kids don't care if I get every step correct they are just more excited to cheer me on and see me be silly, so I am putting on my best smile and giving each afternoon practice all i have to give! My body is sore and my mind is all over the place with everything I know I must get done with before the end of week, but so help me I will make it to Friday and put on at the very least an entertaining performance! Wish me luck!
Tip #2:
Make time for fun! We all know teachers are under a lot of stress to meet the standards and cover all the appropriate curriculum set for each grade level, however sometimes we just need to let loose and have fun! As important as it is for your students to have respect for their teacher it is almost equally important they see their teacher as relatable (not some foreign alien I believed most of my teacher were throughout school). As educators its important we embrace all opportunities to teach our students in and outside of the classroom. Though some may argue the validity of what we are exactly teaching our students by entering for example a silly talent show, I believe we are encouraging a sense of community which is a CA Social Studies standard for most elementary grade levels. We as teachers are becoming involved and help create a sense of becoming involved no matter who you are within the community. We are also displaying self confidence, which many students need to have more of in today's world. Whether it be playing hopscotch one afternoon during recess with your students or entering the talent show, make sure just because you have the title of teacher you don't distance yourself from your students, sometimes the best lessons are the ones that are modeled and often those have a lasting impression! Seize the day and put a smile on a student's face!