So this has been a crazy, busy and exciting week! I have fully taken over three block periods in which I am teaching something different to each class. It is exciting too because each class is a different level. I am teaching one of each level; standard, college prep and an honors class. I have learned that you definitely need to be prepared ahead of time especially this week. The school is completely out of copy paper. I was very happy that I had already prepared and copied all my dittos for this week. Some of the teachers were running around trying to locate any remains of paper to copy dittos and packets for the students. I am pretty sure I will be buying some copy paper this week!
Besides the copy paper, I have learned that being prepared ahead of time and having my dittos and outlines ready to go makes me a much more easy going, relaxed teacher. Well as relaxed as you can be, anyway. I hate that feeling of oh my god do I have everything I need the night before. I have packets ready to go the week before for each class and if I need to adjust as I go, I already have the material read
Lisa, I'm so curious- are the three classes at different grade levels too? And you sound so "with it" as far as preparation goes. I have a general game plan each week and fill in the gaps as I go, but it sounds like you've got it down pat way before. Good for you! I think I'm going to need to take a page out of that book.
ReplyDeleteTwo of the classes are different grade levels. I have 12th grade cp, a 9th grade standard and a 9th grade honors. Kayla, I don't know about "with it" but thanks for the compliment. lol This was the first week I have had everything ready like this. I have to say it went a lot smoother and I did not feel like a crazy person trying to get everything accomplished. I think we all eventually find methods that work best for us. I'd be happy to help if you would like to take a page out of my book!
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