I am a little over halfway through my home visits. It has been very interesting. Tuesday was off with a bang when I couldn't find the house I was going to, only to discover the student showed up at school. The next three conferences were with spanish speaking families and the district had so graciously told me too bad no interpreter for you. Later that day I managed to lock myself out of the house and had to drive to adams work to get a key. We were 15 minutes late for soccer practice and still did not have any dinner. My first day was a doozy.
It has gotten better. I showed up at one house today and found a place set for me at the table. It consisted of a large pitcher full of ice water, a wine glass and a bottle of liptons green tea with citrus. The mother walked around the whole time I was there drinking water out of a wine glass. I felt terribly underdressed.
My room is put together but I am so not ready to actually teach. I have not prepared a single lesson plan or any materials. AHHHHHHH! I'm sure it will work out fine. I had no idea that when I signed up for this job I was also signing up for a weight loss program. Stress has always really "helped" me loose weight and I'm down 5 pounds since tuesday!
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Woo-hoo! It is great to read the teacher's perspective; it makes me wonder what they say about us after we leave the room. Never mind - I don't really want to know.
You will be great! Those kids will be blessed beyond measure for having you as their teacher. Really - it's true!
The craziness is what you will be laughing about for years to come. Take a deep breath and you will be great.
Hey Sarah, I know you're probably super busy, but I wanted to say hey... and we miss you and are thinking about you. I hope that you are enjoying your class!
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