Momma Teacher, Single Teacher, Too Busy Teacher, Why Am I Not Asleep Yet Teacher, I Don’t Have Time To Read This Teacher, I’m About To Lose My Mind Teacher....this is for you.
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been counting down the days since Spring Break. You love your job, you find purpose in your job, but that job leaves you drained everyday. Trust me, I get it.
You’ve gotten annoyed by saying, “I literally just gave the directions,” and “Yes, this is for grade.”
And if I have to say, “Class, class” for them to say back, “Yes, yes” one more time, I might just lose it.
Girl, or boy, I FEEL YA.
But can I encourage you?
The impact you’ve been making on your class that you have for exactly 178 days has not stopped. You are still making a difference. You can still change these children’s lives.
Isn’t that why you became a teacher? To make a difference?
I know you’re tired. I know you want to go home and take a nap. I know you want to spend hours on end at Target and Hobby Lobby. I KNOW.
This business we’re in of training little humans for life is a mind-boggling process. It ain’t easy. If it were easy, everyone would be a teacher. But no, God gave you a passion and you pursued it. Remember back to when you were a first year teacher and you wanted to change the world? Think back to how you felt then. That’s what your kids need right now. They’re tired too. They need our energy to get through the day. They deserve a loving and safe place because come summer time, they may not get that again until August.
I have 16 days. 16 days left to show my kids the love they deserve.
Be the light. Be an encouragement. Don’t forget how crucial you are in the lives of your students.
They will remember you for something. Make sure it’s a positive something.
They may not remember what you taught them, but they will always remember how you made them feel.
I’m praying for you!
You got this.
Jennifer
