Teenagers can be notoriously fickle creatures when it comes to creating a lasting bond and getting the best out of them – both for your class and for their learning. One minute you’re everyone’s best friend, and the next, you’re being grumbled about under your favourite student’s breath. What went wrong? To be able to […]
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March 28, 2019 at 2:36 am
Thanks for sharing this, Marie. An excellent post that makes me miss teaching SO much. All of it, even the tough stuff.
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March 28, 2019 at 8:31 am
It is addictive for sure, maybe you could offer 1 to 1 support classes or a voluntary hour to support literacy if you felt able. Looking after yourself has to come first! Xx
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March 28, 2019 at 2:27 pm
I tried early on, but even being back in a school makes my symptoms go haywire. All that wonderful energy lights up my nervous system. I’m mostly at peace with my new ‘career’ but I’ll never stop being a teacher at heart. Have a great day, Marie! 💕
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March 28, 2019 at 3:02 pm
I’m so happy you’ve found peace Amanda…many people waste their whole life and never achieve it! Xx
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March 28, 2019 at 1:51 pm
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!… 🙂
“The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.” Kahlil Gibran
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March 28, 2019 at 2:57 pm
Every teachers aspiration! Thanks Dutch for stopping in. Hope you are well!
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