#teacherthoughts

[mmaicagandahan]

Physically and Mentally drained pero pretty.

[themadgear-missilekid]

Quick story time. I'm graduating from college tomorrow, and I have mixed feelings. While student teaching started out rough in the very beginning and ended on a great note, I realized these last couple days that while I was beginning to find myself as a teacher, I was starting to lose myself as an artist. I haven't finished one oil painting this semester, and I barely sat at my easel. I did sometimes work in my sketchbook, but I started to use my oils less and less. This really brought my morale down. Today, I got up early and sat at my easel and even though teaching is fun, this is the most happiness I have felt in months. #reflections #journal #succulent #succulentpainting #oilpainting #foodforthought #colorfulchaos #collegegraduate #doitfortheprocess #makersmovement #oilpainting #oilpainter #teacherthoughts #studioscenes #artofinstagram #artistsofinstagram #easel #paintersworld #painterstudio #palette https://www.instagram.com/p/BxSP6WxpZ1g/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=133ywx6cq52sc

[getmetosw]

Teacher Thoughts

I know this is my weightloss journey but sometimes you have to just go blah.

Teachers take things personally because they care. No teacher worth their salt has ever heard feedback and not cared. We get angry and upset because we do our best, we work hard for those children. We think upper levels don’t see how hard they work. They know, they’ve been there. But upper management would be doing us ‘the teacher’ a disservice by not giving us areas to improve. It’s a viscous circle. We want to do the best for the children, we are told how to be better, we care so much we feel criticised. Really we should thank people for their input, thank them try it and if it improves our practise then great. If it doesn’t we tried. We teach children to persevere and learn from their mistakes. We don’t like beings wrong because we are usually in charge. Teachers don’t make good students.

[ritusmiles]

Should Kids 'Catch Up', Or Should The Curriculum 'Slow Down'? #TeacherThoughts #TeacherThursday

Should Kids ‘Catch Up’, Or Should The Curriculum ‘Slow Down’? #TeacherThoughts #TeacherThursday

It’s been quite a week, already, and it hasn’t even finished, yet. BoJo made the announcement we all knew was coming, but kinda hoped wouldn’t. That ALL schools are reopening to the children on Monday, 8th March. Now, as you all know, we have been ‘open’ the whole time, remotely teaching the pupils who would usually be in our classrooms, since January 4th. The extreme lockdown was put upon the…

[promotingsuccess]

Every day you have two choices. No one can choose for you. What will it be? . . . #monday #mondaymotivation #motivationmonday #motivationalquotes #mondaymorning #inspirationalquotes #motivational #inspirational #quotestoliveby #teachersofig #teacherthoughts #mondayblues #teacherlife #makeachoice #thechoiceisyours #bepositive #yougotthis #teachertalk http://ift.tt/2FuXorI

[morgainesraven]

Altar Care

My student asked me the other day if I clean my altar,and if so how and how often. This got me thinking.

I do clean my altar, although not with a specific timing (Honestly, if I feel it needs cleaned then I clean it, if not... well you get the picture.) When it feels stagnant or off, I clean it. It's not about wax build up or ash from your incense, it's about the energy your altar projects. I very rarely clean my altar because I feel that it disrupts the energy and power that builds up on it and in it. Energy is a living thing to me, feed it and it grows... feed it well and it prospers.  I keep a plethora of crystals on my altar... specifically quartz because it absorbs negative energy, those I clean and charge every full moon. 

[shitmystudentssayesl]

What you heard: In class today, we will be watching a movie! 

What we actually said: I have completely run out of ideas. Watch this and shut up for the next hour. 

What we are thinking: Welcome to my fandom, may it destroy you. 

[prekdreams-blog]

I’m back.

Unfortunately, I began this school year in hopes to document, share, and meet other teachers online. As this being my second year of teaching, I wanted to do more, but I have been slacking...

It has been a hectic school year, but nonetheless I have been blessed. My co-teacher and I have made such a great team and have such a loving and energetic bunch. BUT... it has been a tough ride.

I have been stretched thin by administration, slowly losing my careless energy and charm. People have begun noticing it, and that is when I knew it needs to change. I came into the teaching world knowing it wouldn’t be easy, but deeply in love with the pre-k world. Ever since I stepped into my first preschool, I have been hooked. So much involved, so much to do, so much FUN.

Don’t get me wrong, I still have my fun days. Like today, when of the children who was having an especially difficult morning, ran into the classroom from the bathroom and gave me a big hug. When one of my girls randomly looked up to me, put her arms out for a hug, and said “I love you”. When I see children who couldn’t quite master their alphabet, spell and sound out letters in words they find around them.

But it isn’t quite the same anymore. There are too many people in charge. Not only is it difficult being part of the Head Start portion of Education, but we also deal with a very low-income abbott district, and we are being pulled in 50 different directions. Every day there is a new rule being enforced, a new policy in place, I can’t catch up with the memos and e-mails.

I’m torn. I am constantly being held up on a pedestal for being one of the best teachers in the school. For my perseverance and potential to be someone great. But at what extent? I’m the youngest teacher in my school out of 25+ classrooms and yet one of the ones that works the hardest? When have I started dreading Mondays and looking forward to Fridays? When have I been anxiously staring at the clock waiting for the end of the day?

I can’t imagine myself leaving these children behind and these smiling faces, but I need a change. I want to continue to inspire and collaborate with preschool teachers, but no longer in a classroom.. I need a way to keep both my emotional health and my career.. I need a way to start looking forward to the beginning of the day rather than the end..

I love teaching, I love my coworkers, I love the children, I LOVE my classroom. But it’s taking a toll on me slowly.

[promotingsuccess]

Every day you have two choices. No one can choose for you. What will it be? . . . #monday #mondaymotivation #motivationmonday #motivationalquotes #mondaymorning #inspirationalquotes #motivational #inspirational #quotestoliveby #teachersofig #teacherthoughts #mondayblues #teacherlife #makeachoice #thechoiceisyours #bepositive #yougotthis #teachertalk http://ift.tt/2DmtXBT

[youarebeautiful-helse-blog]

Are School Improvement Funds Being Used the Correct Way?

School Improvement Funds are grants that are authorized under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. These funds are dispersed to schools to provide an adequate amount of resources in order to increase the achievement level of the school. School Improvement funds were also put into place in order to help low performing schools raise their proficiency levels. From further research, I have found that the school improvement funds should support the school improvement plan that is created at the beginning of each year. Before money is dispersed, the School Advisory Council meets to decide how the money will be spent. The money must be on projects or programs that were outlined in the School improvement Plan, as well as approved by the SAC. In my opinion, School Improvement Plans are beneficial when used properly. The thought of receiving funds are great; but too often money is being spent on things that are not important necessities to the success of our students. I believe that when we being looking at how the money is being spent, we need to look at the long-term effects of what we are purchasing and most importantly, look at how it is helping to reach the goals outlined in the improvement plan. When thinking long-term, it is important to consider what is going to be of continued use and not discontinued hastily. As stated before, the School Improvement Funds are essential to the ongoing success of our students and schools; only when used properly.

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[lifestylebykaty-blog]

Today's #teacherthoughts 🤔😐💦🏃🏻‍♀️ #tuesday #prek #ifeellikeimtakingcrazypills #kidsarecrazy #runner #workout #holyburpees #30minstotal #ineedfoodnow #umheythatsmytreadmill #butyoucutesoitsallgoodbro (at Denton, Texas)

[zombielace-blog]

Strong and sassy and smart and beautiful and funny and representing hard as one of two girls in our class. #girlskickass #littlekatniss #girlpower #teacherthoughts

[minionoid]

Seymour Papert #DiscoveryLearning #TeacherThoughts #Education

[thescoundrelsociety]

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnS53fNfpkE)

I was thinking earlier that I wonder if my students who listen to hip hop have any idea about this song.

Are they aware that a song inspired people to march in the streets? Are they aware that rap doesn’t need to objectify women but can fuel a revolution? Would they appreciate this for what it is or would they not care? 

These are the type of things I wonder about at times...

[the-cat-coffee-cup-blog]

My Expedition to Bilay NHS

Hey there! Got here few photos of our early expedition this morning where I was assigned as an examiner for the 2015 NCAE (August 26, 2015)---accompanied with my ever supportive and loving papa kiki emoticon

(Disclaimer: This post refers only to the most unforgettable experiences going to Bilay NHS. Most of the time I enjoyed the whole duration of travel, especially on the part that it was my first time to be an examiner of NCAE this school year! :))

Basic Facts: Brgy. Bilay is located Southeast of Butuan. Its neighboring barangays are Aupagan, Don Fransisco, Salvacion, Some two sitios, and Pigdaulan. The barangay is mainly surrounded with around 80% lush green ricefields, 100-foot cliffs, the Agusan river, and some water outlets of which I believe came from a goldmine factory (Please check names)

Our expedition timetable: 5:30 a.m.

My dad actually disagreed to my mom's original plan of letting me commute with a conventional motorcycle (The ultimate habal-habal), mainly of course to avoid spasms, second, he's not familiar with the off-road route system to Bilay, and his safety. Yet, my papa insisted. Maybe because he knew how scary it could be to drive with an unknown habal-habal driver in a dawn.

On the clock, we took the Brgy. Tagabaca as our entry point. At first, it was all smooth because the terrain is still flat fair and square.

5:45

We were kinda "lost". Good thing is that we're still in a community. Indeed, we are blessed, we have 3 instant human GPSs along the way. I could still remember when a farmer remarked us with, "Layo pa ra ba kaayo!" (Long way to go!). There were cute animals of different sizes and shapes paved, i.e. Carabaos (Water Buffalo), Cattles, Goats, ducks, pigs, roosters, dogs, cats, millipedes, big bugs and some unclear species that kept on following us for 5 mins.

5:47

A thick fog already engulfed our way. It means we are landing on an uphill side. Rocks of different sizes started to appear from nowhere. Thick sword-like bundle of Amorseco plants started to suprise us with cold moisture. Ah, yeah. It was so cold that I forgot to mention I was entirely wrapped with a thick head scarf, black overcoat, and a multi-shock helmet. We added 3 people on the roster to ask, "Diri agion ang Bilay?" (Is this the way to Bilay?)

5:49

I started to freak out when I saw small boulders (Yes, extra large igneous rocks) on the road. Well, I screamed...in my mind. No worries. We are okaaaaay~ not to mention the super deep potholes.

6:00

Finally we arrived! Though, we need to cross the foot-deep spillway. Yep! My shoes got splashed with the cold water and yes it feels sooooo good! It was the best part of the travel. Yey! 

6:15

We finally arrived! And yes, God indeed blessed us! Plus, we are the earliest people in the school! smile emoticon

P.S. end of part one.

[abcremix-blog]

Sometimes #art can be very #simple #FreeCraftsForKids #stayhappy #starfish #seastars #stickers #finemotor #homeeducator #homeschooling #homeschool #creativetable #prek #preschool #crayons #artstagram #arteniños #momsofinstagram #teacherthoughts #teachersofinstagram #teacherlife