But this First Grade thing is killing me. I've a very needy crowd this year and there are 4-5 kids who I know would be better off with me next year. They just take a LOT longer to get with the program and to adjust to new things. I told my Principal this. I don't know if she'll ignore it or if she'll consider letting those kids go with me to Second Grade. I wouldn't mind teaching Second. I never feel like one grade is the only place I can be. I'd rather be teaching and looking at solving new problems.
But, if that doesn't happen (and I'm guessing it probably won't), I think I'm going to truly grieve the loss of my class. I love them all so much. Even in the hard times. I look forward to seeing them and saying good morning and waiting for Aha moments.
Great post...I think a lot of us are feeling that way. I have a couple of children who have made such terrific progress this year and I'm so scared that another teacher might not understand them the way I do!!
ReplyDeleteJenny
Owl Things First
Thank you so much for understanding. :)
DeleteI know how you feel. I will miss this class, but I've been considering a move to 2nd with them too. My school needscanother 2nd grade teacher and it sure would be fun to continue to se them progress.
ReplyDeleteHop you get your wish. Good luck!
--Chrissy
Http://www.firstgradefoundme.blogspot.con
It's hard, isn't it? I've had lots of opportunities over the years to keep some struggling ones (I've done lots of 1/2 splits) and it really does them good. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you too:)
ReplyDeleteBarbara
Grade ONEderful
Ruby Slippers
I totally feel your pain. It is so hard to know what is best for the struggling students.
ReplyDeleteit is always difficult whe you make that connection with a child. Hope it works out with Grade 2, I love my second grade adventures :)
ReplyDeleteLove this post. This is exactly how I feel. I am always worried that the next teacher won't understand the students the way that I do. Sometimes I think that I would like to go through all of the grade levels with a group but there have been some groups I have had that I was ready to let go of!! I am always sad when a group stops coming by to visit me. Such is the life of a teacher. We pour our souls into these little people and they may not remember our names in 10 years.
ReplyDeleteCasey
Second Grade Math Maniac
I looped from 1st to 2nd...it was the most amazing year ever! And I so wish I could do it repeatedly. That class of kids is probably my most memorable so far...more so even than my first class (although that group will always have a special place in my heart as my first class of kiddos)
ReplyDeleteLaurie
Chickadee Jubilee
It's so easy to fall in love with these babies! How fortunate are your students to have such a loving teacher?? Lucky, lucky kiddos!
ReplyDeleteLaura
Peace, Love, and First Grade