On 10/21/09, hlk wrote:
> On 10/21/09, Need Some Advice wrote:
>> This is my very first year of teaching. Is it better to
>> worry about gathering materials for better lessons the
>> second year of teaching or be concerned about it your first
>> year? I feel I could be doing more to jazz up my lessons. I
>> am wondering if I should be doing more to enhance my
>> lessons now, or just trudge through and learn the material,
>> lessons, etc...
>
> Do the best job you can right now. Survive your first year.
> If you're able to build a few fantastic lessons that will
> last the test of time or even evolve into more phenomenal
> lessons then give yourself a pat on the back.
>
> By the way, learning your curriculum is the first step to
> creating great lessons. It's essential and hard to be great
> the first few times.

Thanks! I really do feel like I am just surviving right at this
point. I love my kids and the grade I am teaching. I just want
to do what is right for them.

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