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Yesterday was one of the I-don't-want-to-be-a-teacher kind of a day. We were preparing for the student-led-conferences, and nothing went as planned, emotions were heated, I thought the students would not be ready, and the day ahead might end in a disaster.
Days change.
Feelings change.
Today the student-led-conferences have made me smile.
I have felt:
Delight - seeing the students taking charge and sharing what they had learned and created.
Appreciation - parents and grandparents took an hour to attentively listen to the children.
Relief - all the nervousness subsided and the students were focused to show their learning.
Entertainment - the students explained the different forms of energy with enthusiasm.
Surprise - the students shared more than we had originally planned.
Enjoyment - listening the students read books and personal narratives to their parents.
Amusement - to hear some new ideas on what writers apparently do.
Satisfaction - seeing kids being proud of their accomplishments.
Affection - the visible love and compassion between parents and children.
Today I love being a teacher.
There are days we all feel like "I-Don't_want-to-be-a teacher" and then magic happens to make use realize it's all worth it. I'm happy your student-led conferences went well.
ReplyDeleteI just left your post from yesterday. I'm so happy there was such a quick turn around. Thanks for sharing this. The grown ups in the pictures look engaged and awe-struck! It must have been amazing. Great work.
ReplyDeleteThen there's the students-make-me-proud kind of day which wipes away the other kind of day. So glad your students were able to shine for their parents.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I did love seeing my students present last week, & now you've reminded me of the good things, Terje.
ReplyDeleteThese are the days we know we make a difference. Glad things turned around foryou.
ReplyDeleteLoved this bookend to your yesterday - perfect!
ReplyDeleteA new day! Joy and celebration of learning! This is why we teach.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it wonderful to start each day fresh.
ReplyDeleteI remember those days..getting so nervous that things would go very badly and they never did! Love how you shared all your feelings!
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific day! Thank you for sharing all the good news from the day!
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