i was asked yesterday after school to assume a 1st grade teaching position for the rest of the school year! i have quite a large mix of emotions... i am definitely excited for the opportunity and class of my own! however, there are some sad feelings in leaving my job as interventionist with level 2-3 low or struggling readers. i have built relationships with nearly 55 students in 3rd-5th grade and worked with them for about 6 months to overcome challenges and apply strategies in their reading. it will be quite a mental switch to go from that focus to 1st graders:)
today is my lesson planning day - i will be catching up on where the other 5 current 1st grade classes are in their curriculum, and writing lessons for "my class" for next week! i will also be planning out procedures, discipline routines, class rules, enforcement ideas, organizational ideas, along with those plans. sunday-tuesday (monday we have off as it's a holiday, and tuesday they will put a sub with my 1st graders so i can work on our room) will be days that i can be free to move into my new room (room #3 for me this school year, lol!) and rearrange, set things up, do bulletin boards, and just prep. i am very thankful at God's timing in allowing my bff jessica to be here visiting for a week:) she will be a huge help in getting everything set and good company in this possibly stressful amount of time i have to get ready!
i start teaching my 1st grade class on wednesday!! i would appreciate prayers and any encouraging words you might have for me and i do thank you so much for that! the class especially struggles in areas of discipline which has hindered their learning. i know that anything is possible with God and that by following His path for me, He is leading me to a new, challenging, although exciting place in my career.
happy friday all! :) *and long weekend for me, woohoo!*
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4 comments:
I am excited for you!! I can imagine the feelings of anxiety but I know you will do a great job and the Lord will calm your nerves. I will be praying the transition goes smoothly!!! Love you so much Miss Rabe!!!
You will do great!! Just remember, no matter what you do, they think you are doing it all according to a plan. Have confidence and have fun!
I'm glad you're going to be a 1st grade teacher! You're going to be so good at it!!! It is pretty crazy that you're 'moving' for the 3rd time this year! :P Wish I could help you, but I'm glad Jess A is there! :)
wow! such a crazy and fast switch over but i have complete confidence that u will be an awesome teacher! i will fly down for your first week and bring bryce & brian with me for old times sake - i miss those little cuties! heehee! can't wait to hear how it goes & see your new classroom when you're all done decorating it! love u, teacher julie! (thanks for blogging!)
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