First Week Back

This first week back from break was, well, interesting.  I got a new student, which was exciting.  I’m up to seven kids in my core group (one of these kiddos is only in my room for math, and then she goes to public school the rest of the day, leaving me with six).

It’s always tough to incorporate a new student into a well-established routine.  Things were wonky all week–between 2 1/2 weeks off and a novelty student, we accomplished far less than I anticipated.

I really like the new student.  She’s sweet, kind, and very motivated to work.  She also does a running commentary of everything that happens around her, and has a bit more than a touch of that learned-helplessness characteristic of some students to who are sent to the resource room for extended periods of time.

Yesterday at lunch, I declared, “I’m ready to pull out my hair!”  I was tired, and the constant chatter was starting to wear on my nerves.

After lunch, I found this on my desk:

My new stress ball

It’s great having supportive co-workers who share my sense of humor.

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I have a post in the works about the place and prominence of homework.  Please share comments on any experiences, thoughts, or perspectives on homework, student responsibility, parental involvement, and any related topics.  Thanks!

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