tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942057443675680571.post1750137403093183701..comments2024-03-28T03:47:46.680-04:00Comments on I {heart} Recess: Survival ModeI {Heart} Recess http://www.blogger.com/profile/03255879738122896753noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942057443675680571.post-7884186361895838752013-03-21T21:21:14.645-04:002013-03-21T21:21:14.645-04:00You know how I feel about this....I came across th...You know how I feel about this....I came across this quote today that might give us both a different perspective, "Sometimes God doesn't change your situation because he's trying to change you." Definitely has me thinking about some things....Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03746384191546071494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942057443675680571.post-86164617318008021402013-03-21T19:50:51.338-04:002013-03-21T19:50:51.338-04:00Teaching has become so hard. It's changed ove...Teaching has become so hard. It's changed over the 13 years I have been teaching. I never would have thought that I would want to quit, but over the last year or two I've caught myself thinking, I don't know if I can do this for the rest of my life. BUT, then I calm down and realize that I know this is what I'm meant to do, because I truly can't imagine doing anything else. It's just unfortunate we have so many "extras" to deal with beside just the teaching.<br /><br />Stacia would tell you that she is having an awful year. Her class if full of kids that are a MESS. Just today one of them stole candy and then was passing it out to his friends. That's just one of many issues from this one kid. She's had a very tough year. We get through it by leaning on each other and LOTS OF CHOCOLATE and Jolly Rancher Jelly Beans. And I prefer coffee!<br /><br />Hang in there! This too shall pass...<br />Amanda<br /><b><b><a href="http://collaborationcuties.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Collaboration Cuties</a></b></b>Collaboration Cutieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16122253672860742699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942057443675680571.post-39166211020748783672013-03-21T19:26:32.392-04:002013-03-21T19:26:32.392-04:00Ha ha, I love that image. I hadn't seen that ...Ha ha, I love that image. I hadn't seen that before. I feel you though. My class is rough this year too and so many parents are non existant, at least for things that matter. Blogging has at least helped me feel not so alone! Also, going out with my teammates after work just to vent and socialize is fun. I get through the day with Dr. Pepper, but it used to be Mtn. Dew! I've been known to have candy hidden too...I'll never forget many years ago one of my kids was like what is that smell...it smells like Starburst! Lol. I was like I don't know...do your work!<br />Jessica<br /><a href="http://www.literacyspark.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Literacy Spark</a>Jessica Goodrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15473283131096817767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942057443675680571.post-10841989208839792882013-03-21T17:32:55.982-04:002013-03-21T17:32:55.982-04:00Haha I like "press #5"
MichelleHaha I like "press #5"<br />MichelleMichelle Griffohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15577982314265036889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942057443675680571.post-25231796222949091362013-03-21T15:15:30.530-04:002013-03-21T15:15:30.530-04:00Whew girl, you know I feel ya. I really do. I am s...Whew girl, you know I feel ya. I really do. I am so sorry you have had a rough year, but just know that we ARE here to listen and support you! I looooove being in the blogging world for that very reason! :)<br />Jivey<br /><a href="http://ideasbyjivey.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">ideas by jivey</a><br /> <br /><br />jiveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15917228307287914049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942057443675680571.post-52142909193384504412013-03-21T14:42:02.376-04:002013-03-21T14:42:02.376-04:00Oh Jess, you have no idea how glad I am to hear yo...Oh Jess, you have no idea how glad I am to hear you say this. . . . not that I am glad that you are having a difficult year. . . . but I am glad to know that I am not alone! This year I have been tested in ways I never imagined possible, and have turned to total survival mode. I started blogging this year because I was having difficulty remembering just exactly why I was doing this job. <br /><br />So thanks for putting this out there, and please know that I am right there with ya! <br /><br />Nikki<br /><a href="http://www.thecozyclassroom.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Cozy Classroom</a>Nikki Lishinskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106286238678348893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942057443675680571.post-50604923616566413612013-03-21T13:26:34.172-04:002013-03-21T13:26:34.172-04:00Sometimes we are really tested, aren't we? I t...Sometimes we are really tested, aren't we? I too, am very lucky to work with a great team. I was having a particularly rough day with behavior the other day and I'm going through the folders and one of the kiddos had made me a card that said "I just want to say thank you for the work you do for me and my classmates". It just melts all that bad stuff away and make it all worth it! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://notjustchildsplay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">NotJustChild'sPlay</a>Miss Trayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994698870486768685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942057443675680571.post-55980712730224163042013-03-21T12:31:38.468-04:002013-03-21T12:31:38.468-04:00Last year was my first year of teaching ever... an...Last year was my first year of teaching ever... and it was with to quote the principal/special ed teacher/and every other staff member "the class from heck!" I cried on my first day... and had many moments where I questioned whether I was truly meant to be a teacher. <br /><br />My survival was based off of leaning on the other staff members, talking to friends and family back home in Indiana, LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of prayer, and art. The one way I could through to my kiddos was doing art projects. I know that wasn't super helpful, but it's what a 2nd year teacher and one of your newer followers had to offer this morning. :) <br /><br />I'll be praying that you have a good day too. <br /><br />Miss Wilson<br />http://20somethingteachertales.blogspot.com/Ride Away With Mrs. Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07666682467711325699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942057443675680571.post-13121412547715313412013-03-21T12:31:03.761-04:002013-03-21T12:31:03.761-04:00Deep breaths and lots of chocolate!Deep breaths and lots of chocolate!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060397634155849036noreply@blogger.com