Today went far better than I expected. I barely even yelled at my last block. I just had an impressive array of names and checks on the board. I created a new seating chart. I said it was non-negotiable, and by "non-negotiable" i meant mostly non-negotiable. I actually got to teach inbetween writing names on the board and checking homework at their desks. The eighth of the class that's interested in what I'm teaching had the option of paying attention.
I'm also coming to grips with the unquantifiable chemistry in a class. Some people and ideas come naturally to me, and some don't. Every kid isn't going to like me. I'm drawn to the awkward misfits ("awkard" is a little redundant in this case). They quicken both my inner compassion and delight. They're wide-open in a gangly fashion.
I compiled another power point. I locked horns with this gate keeper at UrgentCare over my TB reading. I really want to have one day where I work less than 12 hours. Really, who doesn't?
Oh, and I memorized my bible verse for Wednesday. Ha. "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything from the heavens above the earth below or the waters beneath. You shall not bow down and worship them." Ex. 20:4-5a. It reminded me of disciplining my 7th graders-- you've got to have imagination regarding setting rules-- what could go wrong.
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