Well it has officially come and gone. Our State Standardized Testing is over! And with it have gone my scripted lessons, my pacing guide, my stringent guidelines and protocols. I am BACK! Back to enjoying the creativity and humor that can only be found in a class of 30 or so pre-pubescents. I am back to laughing with my kids, playing with my kids, exploring with my kids and learning new things right along with them. And you know what? Somehow, someway, they are STILL learning!! Shocking news, I know! Who could have thought it was possible for kids to learn without scripts, pacing guides and pre-packaged programs? Who knew that kids could have a good time, laugh, joke and even dare I say, enjoy school and all the while, still be learning?
I have to remember this moment. I have to remember not to let myself get caught up next year with all the stress and strain of deadlines and test scores. I have to remember that students (and teachers) CAN enjoy themselves at school. And through that enjoyment, develop a love of learning and a desire to come to school each and every day. I have to remember that I am in control of my classroom environment and I have to keep the humor and creativity happening all year long!
School is quickly coming to a close, and I think it's going to be a great last few weeks! Cheers!
