DEAR READERS

My day finally came i finally went to C J H elementary school to teach the little ones it was sooo much fun they had so much energy. It was hard on the first day because i had to take them to the restroom and it was hard on me because i didn't remember any of the kids face. On the second day i had to read them a story and i was so nervous my throat was so dry it seems like everything was going so wrong for me that whole week but i can't wait till i go back so i can start over.

If you have any ideas with what i should do if i get nervous again please write me back.

THANK YOU

Comments

[lani]

Dear Shanteria,

I am so glad you are enjoying your time in your classroom!

Everyone gets nervous! I was even nervous on the first day of school in my 34th year of teaching. But that doesn't mean you aren't doing a good job, just because you are nervous.

What to do? Take a deep breath. That always helps. But I wonder if working hard to be more prepared would help a bit too. Try to learn student names as soon as possible. You are right, not knowing names really puts a teacher at a disadvantage. If you are worried about reading, ask your teacher if she knows in advance what you might be reading so you can practice.

But more than that, just have confidence in yourself. You've been in school how many years? You know the ropes. Smile, be yourself and your students will be soooo glad that you are there. Everything won't always go as you plan, you'll make mistakes (I made so many). Know that will happen and just plan to learn from it. And enjoy your time with students!!!

Do you think this might be helpful???

Best,
Lani