Comments for teacher mrw

Comment on Weekly Wrap Up #2 by teachermrw

teachermrw — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:40:14 +0000

Hi, Rebecca.

Thank you for visiting, reading and commenting on my blog! I sincerely appreciate all three. I’m learning, albeit slowly, as I am blessed to add another year to my age chronology, that some things simply matter more than others. After family, friends, and faith, there’s nothing which matters to me more than my job. However, things that occur at/ with the job aren’t being assigned top-flight priority as they once were.

I notice you reside in CT; nice to meet a kindred spirit in the same state.

Comment on Weekly Wrap Up #2 by Rebecca

Rebecca — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:11:49 +0000

I just found your blog through a comment you had left on another and what timing! I myself have just recovered from a cold turned to sinus infection and bronchitis and face the piles of paperwork and disarray on Monday. You are so right, life goes on without you. The students don’t suffer and in fact it is probably a good experience for them in some way. After reading your post, I’ve calmed myself down and am thinking about ways I can ease back into Monday. I think the best I can do is focus on the relationships with my kids, relax and have some fun.
thanks! Take care of yourself.

Comment on I’m Done by teachermrw

teachermrw — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:25:59 +0000

@ None – Couldn’t agree with you more. Thank you for visiting, reading and posting.

Comment on I’m Done by none

none — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:10:48 +0000

Giving reasonable homework is the teachers job. Doing the homework is the students job. Not blaming the teacher when your kid doesn’t do their homework is the parents job.

Comment on Weekly Wrap-Up by teachermrw

teachermrw — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:19:38 +0000

Hi, Alice.

Thank you for reading and for posting. Both are very much appreciated.

I think that we do need to be careful about not letting the textbook be the curriculum. That said, I do agree with your point re: the textbook exercises, to which I will add that the parents at my place of employ have spent a lot of money on the textbooks. So, I do need to do due diligence, and use them, albeit wisely, as you so aptly state.

Comment on Weekly Wrap-Up by Alice

Alice — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:30:39 +0000

Yes, you are right, it is not worth re-inventing the wheel and I do think textbooks are not as bad as long as you use them wisely. You can always find good exercises and activities in them because some people have spent hours working on them! I look forward to reading your weekly wrap-ups!

Comment on I usually don’t make New Year’s Resolutions… by teachermrw

teachermrw — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:58:47 +0000

@Miss Teacha Yes. I’m striving to focus on what is most important. Thank you for the comment, and, Happy New Year!

Comment on I usually don’t make New Year’s Resolutions… by teachermrw

teachermrw — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:57:51 +0000

Ms. Afropolitan True. You make a very good point. Thank you for the comment! Happy New Year!

Comment on I usually don’t make New Year’s Resolutions… by Miss Teacha

Miss Teacha — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:38:59 +0000

Happy New Year! Its okay to make a resolution or two. But I love that you will concentrate on family and friends, etc

Comment on I usually don’t make New Year’s Resolutions… by MsAfropolitan

MsAfropolitan — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:10:22 +0000

I like how you threw in some concrete plans in the end. I always do that too! But hobbies and exercise are part of focusing on the self, right?

Happy new year teachermrw! Wishing you a splendid 2012!