Today was staff development day. I usually sit through workshops thinking about all the things I need to do in my class, but visiting with our sister school was really fun. It's nice to know that other teachers in other Lands :) are going through the same challenges we have. Taking new ideas and implementing them into an already packed day is NO small task. We wonder which strategy will give us the biggest bang for our buck because...honestly time is precious in a classroom.
While we are comparing notes and kicking around ideas it occurred to me...we care...really care. I believe that's what makes a classroom work. You need a vested interest in your students. Kids are smart and they don't want to be in a classroom with an adult who doesn't want to be with THEM!
I love being in a room full of educators who truly love what they do.
Feeling inspired!
