10 Things I’ve Learned This Year

1. Use Plastic Flower Pots in Your Classroom and only throwable plants

2. Buy Unbreakable Lamps – Are there such things?

3. Always wear pull-away earrings-for those extra “special” hugs

4. Increase your supply of blue jeans – for that child who gives you extra “foot contact”

5. Patience is a Virtue

6. Sick Leave is there for a purpose —- Mental Health at risk can be considered

7. Find a really good substitute teacher

8. Use that little button in your room when necessary – administrators get the big bucks

9. Even the little ones can be really strong

10. Smile, Laugh, Eat Lunch with Others, Smile and Laugh, Remember –you LOVE YOUR JOB…Really!

One Comment

• MamaPat says:

  January 2, 2010 at 10:33 am

  #7 was a life saver. Only a teacher really understands being able to return to a sane classroom. Otherwise, it’s worse to leave, no matter the need.
  MamaPat