We typically do not have the kind of job that we can 'go home and leave it all at work'. I am constantly thinking about my kids and things I need to do with and for them in class. I am always mentally working. Even in my sleep I am planning things I want to do with the kids. Are you guys always thinking about work too? Even when I want to be relaxing, something is always in the back of my mind. Is it just me?
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No, its not just you. On the weekends I'm even planning and thinking, asking for advice. I'm a 2 year old teacher and we have to have plans to keep thier attention or the room turns into chaos. I cant wait for Thanksgiving break!! I need a vacation! When I think of ideas I jot them down on paper, or sticky notes and throw them in my folder. I love my class and like I said, need to keep them busy and *interested**
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It involves and takes over my entire life! As much as I love teaching and my kids, waking up at 3am just because you got a good idea for a lesson or you were upset about a situation in school creaps back into your mind begins to bother me. I try to leave it at school but can't find a way.
I know how you feel!
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I'm student teaching and it has taken over my life
I was hoping that would end but I guess not
BTW: Any teachers have any good advice or kind words............I'm having it rough with student teaching:(
christy
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Glad I am not alone. Again, I love what I do. But it is easy to burn out when it is all you think about. I guess by nature we are dedicated!
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I have always said from September to June I belong to my students. I actually feel guilty that I will be leaving in April. Can you believe that I actually feel guilty for not timing having my baby better.
I dream lesson plans and leave thinking about them all the time. I work every night on the computer for them. Whether it be making lesson plans, updating the website I have made for them, writing letters for them, grading etc. Any night I don't work I feel awful and guilty. I have been trying to train myself not to socialize as much at work and to work through lunch and my preps and duty periods so that I won't take work home but that hasn't worked.
Christy you are definitely not alone!
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good to hear I'm not alone! hehehe
Betty, just ask us teachers on here and we will help! What is challenging you?
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Yeah, I know the feeling. Not only am I always thinking of work, but as a HS English teacher, you can imagine how much actual work I have sitting at home at all times!!! It literally never ends until June; I'm not kidding!
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Posted by Betty
I'm student teaching and it has taken over my life
I was hoping that would end but I guess not
BTW: Any teachers have any good advice or kind words............I'm having it rough with student teaching:(
Betty... What grade do you have? If I can be of any help, just FM me. I have kindergarten and my DH has 4th grade. I have also taught first and special ed.
Just kkep in mind that as a teacher, you are shaping young lives to become better people who will grow up loving to learn. You help them make important decisions in their lives and they will always be a piece of you that they take with them throughout the rest of their life.
My favorite quote is 'To teach is to touch a life forever' and 'Without teachers, no profession is possible.' (I don't remember who wrote them and if I worded it right). All the hard work and dedication is worth it. It does get easier when you have been teaching for a while and especially have to opportunity to teach the same grade for a few years. You start spending less time letting planning take over your life and you get back into finding other things to do.
Lora
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You're not alone! This is my first year teaching (I'm a hs teacher) and work/the kids are constantly on my mind. I'm really enjoying it though. I'm glad I switched careers!
