I Gave Up
I'm not proud of myself, but today I gave up. Test prep is driving me crazy. Test prep is driving the kids crazy. As the kids go crazy, they drive me even crazier.
So, when I was offered a "mass prep" (i.e. the kids watch a movie in the auditorium) the last period of the day I gave in. I didn't really need the mass prep, because even though my coverage never showed up in the morning, I didn't miss out because I was being covered by another prep teacher to be in a meeting. I shouldn't have really taken the prep, because I haven't had the timeto teach what I need teach. But, that didn't stop me from taking the kids down to the auditorium when 2:10 rolled around.
Basically, I copped out. I'm exhausted and stressed as the ELA approaches. And on days like today, with Lil' Miss Meltdown and Maverick operating at their worst (and a couple of the more minor characters to be introduced later), I just needed to cut my losses and get out alive. Hopefully tomorrow I can get back on track.
So, when I was offered a "mass prep" (i.e. the kids watch a movie in the auditorium) the last period of the day I gave in. I didn't really need the mass prep, because even though my coverage never showed up in the morning, I didn't miss out because I was being covered by another prep teacher to be in a meeting. I shouldn't have really taken the prep, because I haven't had the timeto teach what I need teach. But, that didn't stop me from taking the kids down to the auditorium when 2:10 rolled around.
Basically, I copped out. I'm exhausted and stressed as the ELA approaches. And on days like today, with Lil' Miss Meltdown and Maverick operating at their worst (and a couple of the more minor characters to be introduced later), I just needed to cut my losses and get out alive. Hopefully tomorrow I can get back on track.
Comments
I hate sending my kids to them but it really bothers me when I don't get a prep that I'm supposed to have. Such a waste of time though.
Test prep sounds horrible but hopefully it will all be worth it when it's over, right?
At any rate, you clearly needed a break and you took it. You're allowed a cop out every now and then. Hang in there. :-)