3rd Grade

Teaching 3rd grade is harder than it sounds. Which student still doesn't yet know how to multiply by 8, who needs more cursive practice. which kids needs to review nouns and verbs yet again... The tests in May every looming. Keeping an energetic, positive tone in the classroom can be exhausting. And at times you're more like a mom than a teacher--listening to long, involved "jokes", passing out sympathy band-aids, settling disagreements... But Friday was the hardest yet. One of my students is falling into a frightening situation in her life. I can't stop thinking about her, praying for this little soul. It makes long division look like a picnic. God have mercy.