After reading fellow teacher's blogs, I got inspired, excited, and a little sad. I feel a bit down due to the fact that I do not have my own classroom this year, yet hopeful someday soon this will change.
The past two years, I had the privilege of experiencing the joys and butterflies of the first day of school brings. I loved setting up the classroom for my future students. Organizing their supplies, books, folders, preparing lesson plans, and decorating the room for them contributes to the anticipation for the new year.
Unfortunately, this year, so many teacher were laid off and had seniority over me, that I am left to continue my job search. I understand the benefits of substituting, however, I've been playing this game for almost three years now, and I am ready to be on my own. Subbing day after day, I've taken pictures, collected worksheets, bulletin board ideas, discipline plans, and a variety of homework options. I feel more ready, than I ever have to have my own classroom. One that doesn't have to be turned over at the end of the day or month. The small taste of teaching that I have experienced on my own, I love and want to continue. So that my spirits are not totally down, I've decided to take the high road and do what I can to enhance my education and classroom knowledge through subbing and blogging.
In the meantime, I will build my collection of teaching ideas and archive them in my blog. I have also decided to post old lessons and ideas I have implemented in the past. Someday, I am confident that I will have the most unbelievable classroom. I love teaching and I am not willing to give into the negativity surrounding our economy and problems in education.
"If at first you don't succeed, try, and try again!"
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