So I can't believe that it's spring break already! My maternity leave will end soon and I'll begin that journey again for my quest to find a permanent position. I don't really look forward to that this summer, however, I do look forward to putting the experience I've gained onto my resume!
Yesterday at school we had a few serious activities, like DOL and spelling, but the rest of the day was filled with pizza, ice cream, cookies, mini economy and my favorite, Just Dance on the XBOX Kinect! The kids had so much fun, they didn't want to leave! As a teacher, obviously that makes my heart smile, but seeing the kids dance it up and wanting me to join in was such an uplifting event for me. I've been having such a hard time with keeping up. In January 2010, I was diagnosed with Graves Disease and since that diagnosis, my body has been in turmoil with itself. This of course was the time that I received my first maternity position in kindergarten and throughout that time, I was miserable. Like most graves patients, medication is the number one thing that could help get my life back, however, I still have not received the needed medication that will help my fatigued body. I get done at school and I am beyond exhausted. I barely have the energy to play with my son let alone grade papers, make lesson plans, and do all of the other countless things we do as educators. BUT, yesterday was a turning point for me...seeing my kids love what we are doing in school, grasping every thing I say to them, and just having fun, that's what it really is all about isn't it? School shouldn't just be "school," it should be filled with learning and fun experiences in both the learning world and social world.
We are on spring break this week and I'm going to take this time to relax and focus on my son. I of course will do my final grades, final grading of some last minute assignments, and hopefully add a couple more lessons to my repertoire. Whatever you are doing this week, whether its spring break or your back in school, enjoy your kids and remember, they are kids. They are doing so well and trying their best. Instill that love for learning in them not only with academic lessons, but fun, social engagement!
Happy Spring Break!
