Today is my first day teaching Kindergarten and I am freaking out!
Every time the kids are in my classroom it goes great, but I'm still flubbing up everything that I had planned. For instance, it took a lot longer this morning to get everything situated and now I'm forgetting everything I had planned. Good thing I typed it up with Ashleigh last night...except I constantly feel like I'm going to throw up, gosh what did I eat this morning that could possible give my stomach this kind of churning feeling? Goodness.
There are super kids in my class though, I just hope that I can teach them how to respect me and keep their hands to themselves. Practice, practice practice is what everyone is telling me. I guess that is the best I can do.
I can already tell that there are multiple boys that are going to give me a hard time throughout the year, but it should be ok. It will be ok...right?
Oh my gosh, the knot in my rib cage is intense, I think I might be getting an ulcer.
The kids are at specials right now, giving me a chance to breathe and think about what I am doing.
Reflection:
So far, I started out consistent by teaching them the tambourine signal but then it seemed to go down hill from there. I need to think before I talk and then continue with what I had planned and be firm but not rude. I love these kids already and can't take anything personally. I can do this. It will be hard, but I can do this. Practice. Practice. Practice.
Be firm, but not mean.
