There is kind of a stretch that happens as the year goes on. In first grade most kids are starting out mostly in the same place acedemically, but as the year goes on there are those who begin to fall further and further behind. I have two kids that are in that situation now. Both have language issues, one came in late in Kinder, but the other had a full year of kinder and is still really struggling. She is starting to zone out in the lesson times and become more and more unattached what what is happening in the room. As I see this happening, I start asking myself what needs to be done, but what has really been the problem is simply my own limits of time and ability to focus on the needs on just one or two kids. As I work with what I know to do, how much should I really expect of my classroom, my systems, my own abilities as I reach out to help these struggling students. I don't know... any ideas on how to approach the problem of lifting up the "sweet and lows".
By the way my wedding and honeymoon was great! Honeymooning in Argentina gave me a real taste for that great red meat and red wine that they have down there!
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it is easy for feelings of inadequacy to set in, but sometimes we are our most critical judge. you've planted seeds. they will grow in time. :)
Hummmm.... thanks!
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