BabyPoppy Posted May 3 Report Posted May 3 It's the end of the school year and many teachers feel a sense of "it's time for them to move on" but I don't. Relationships are hard for me with people, except with children. I understand kids, maybe because part of me still is very much child-like. I see what others don't in my students I see their behavior as a form of communication, a means of telling me their needs and I can read them like a book! I navigate my days adjusting my curriculum, making accommodations, modifications, and utilizing my staff in meaningful ways to maximize student skill building and build safe and trusting relationships. My belief is that the purpose of preschool is to develop a deep love of learning, and to develop equity in my classroom so all students can learn and have their needs met. At the end of the school year I feel sad that they need to leave the safety and security of my classroom for places beyond. I know many of my families are poverty stricken, struggle with deep trauma, and/or have significant language barriers. I worry about them. I fear for their safety over the summer and in their next school setting. Will their next teacher notice how gifted they are or just that they wiggle a bit in their spot? I have many families sharing that they are sad that I'm not going to be in the building next year and I usually have several parents seek me out in fall. It breaks my heart. So many dear children struggle. How can we do this better? I also have sooo much work to finish these last 2 weeks of school and it is overwhelming to deal with my emotions, my work, and finishing a grad school class. This year I am also saying good bye to my classroom as things are changing in the building. I am losing not just my classroom, but also my materials, as the decision was made for me to share a classroom next year. I will be unable to complete my student teaching in my own classroom with the changes made to our structure, also. I have serious decisions to make and I'm not sure what to do, but as I've committed it to prayer these last few weeks and months, there's hope. Another district needs a preschool teacher. I'm not 100% qualified, but I'm in school for what I need. I'm completing the application and submitting my resume, and necessary documentation today. The new position is located in an elementary school. There's pros and cons like every job, but when it's all said and done, God's will be done. Please pray for the end of my preschool year. For my students and their families, that their needs may be met and that the transition to Elementary School be smooth. Please pray that I am able to focus on my work and finish strong with all that I need to do. Please pray as I apply for this new job that God's will, His perfect plan for my life be done.
BabyPoppy Posted May 5 Author Report Posted May 5 I'm still working on the last reference before I hit send! But then everything is good to go!
beanbean Posted May 5 Report Posted May 5 Will pray we do need more good teachers like you for sure 1
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