Gratitude

I believe we should think about gratitude every day not just in November, but because it is that time of year I wanted to write about what I am grateful for.

1. I am grateful to have a job teaching. As many of you know, my district was taken over by the state. We have a much more stringent evaluation system. They come in at least once per week for about 15 minutes and have a list of about 15 things they want to see in that lesson. My scores this year are not very good-in fact I am not even considered to be "Proficient". Teachers with scores under a certain number will be fired next month-so fingers crossed I am not on that list.

2. I am grateful for my boogerbears. I have the most challenging class I have ever taught this year. I know a lot of early childhood teachers are facing the same behaviors. They cannot regulate emotions. They have tantrums. I think many of them are just so used to getting what they want. It has been a challenge-but we have made major growth in that department.

3. I am grateful for my team. My teammates are so kind and so collaborative. I learn from them every day.

4. I am grateful for my students' parents. They will like my ClassDojo posts before I even finish posting. :) They are involved and supportive.

5. I am grateful for you. The fact that you are even reading this means the world to me.

What are you grateful for this season?