Congratulations on surviving the first term. It's not easy to get by, especially with a smile on your face! Teaching really is amazing for ups and downs, which is probably what makes it such a good job. more…
Teaching is one of those professions that requires emotional resilience. I've just been reading the blog of an experienced science teacher and he is voicing similar exhaustion to that which you describe. You have the advantage, on the discipline front, of taking the kids by surprise at the moment, and getting their mouths to do something noisy th more…
Good luck for tomorrow. I was an NQT last year so know how you're feeling. Depending on what sort of school you're in the kids will probably be really well behaved this first week so make the most of it and make sure you really bollock them if they step out of line by the tiniest amount!
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In response to: "7 Weeks down...HALF TERM AT LAST!!!!!!!!!!" 752 days old
by studentteacher83 [Member]
Congratulations on surviving the first term. It's not easy to get by, especially with a smile on your face! Teaching really is amazing for ups and downs, which is probably what makes it such a good job. more…
In response to: "Week 2! (how time flys...NOT!)" 789 days old
by menhir [Member]
Teaching is one of those professions that requires emotional resilience. I've just been reading the blog of an experienced science teacher and he is voicing similar exhaustion to that which you describe. You have the advantage, on the discipline front, of taking the kids by surprise at the moment, and getting their mouths to do something noisy th more…
In response to: "The First Week Is OVER!" 793 days old
by blondie007 [Member]
i wish you well with your class, i think my son school teacher is dreading teaching him as well.
good luck more…
In response to: "I am still alive!" 798 days old
by studentteacher83 [Member]
Good luck for tomorrow. I was an NQT last year so know how you're feeling. Depending on what sort of school you're in the kids will probably be really well behaved this first week so make the most of it and make sure you really bollock them if they step out of line by the tiniest amount!
Have fun! more…