Thanks for the feedback. I am looking into sitting in on a couple
grades. I hope I have found something I want to do! Bless my
husband for sticking with all my crazy new ventures :)

On 8/09/08, DM wrote:
> Forgot to add....yes, I think elementary grades are more
> demanding because there are more different subjects you need to
> plan for. Also, yes, teaching has guidelines (objectives you
> need to make sure students master), but usually you have the
> independence to decide in how students achieve them (a hands-on
> activity, a group project, etc.).
>
> On 8/09/08, DM wrote:
>> Your post was really touching! Yes, teaching really does
>> allow for a lot of creativity - one of the main reasons I
>> love it. This is just my take - as far as the long hours,
>> personally I have to agree. I think it really is different
>> for all. All said and done, I usually put in a 12 hour day
>> (at school and home), and then there was always the dreaded
>> Sunday night(known as Lesson Plan Eve) - usually 3-4 hours.
>> And I still didn't feel I got it all done. It gets better
>> with the more experience you gain, and it helps if you stay
>> in the same grade or school. It was mostly a job and part
>> hobby for me, so I probably spent more time (and money) than
>> others. I was always on the quest to better my teaching. I
>> know of teachers who spent more time, and some who spent
>> less. Is there a way you could sub, volunteer or observe in
>> different classrooms? Good luck!
>>
>> ./09/08, Stacy wrote:
>>> I am a 29 year old wife and stay at home mother of two. I
>>> have been doing hair for 8 years and massage therapy for 2
>>> My husband has finally scored the job of his dreams and I
>>> feel like time is slipping away from!!! I have no idea
>>> what I want to be when I grow up, lol. I jumped into the
>>> other careers to make ends meet. Now we are at the
>>> position to really allow me to find myself, but I don’t
>>> know how? I like to be independent, with some type of
>>> structure, make since? Am I wrong in thinking teaching
>>> will give me the flexibility to be creative and
>>> independent with some guidelines? I know I want to work
>>> with children who are a bit more independent, but not
>>> too “grown!” I’m thinking sixth grade?! The other concern
>>> is still being a mom. I keep hearing about these 16 hour
>>> days??? YIKES! Ok I understand being there early, but is
>>> it realistic to be out of the classroom by 4pm. That’s not
>>> bad. A friend of mine teaches 7th grade and she thinks
>>> elementary level is more demanding. She gets in at 7 and
>>> is out of there by 3:30. She uses her hour planning period
>>> and gets her work done? Is she one of the lucky few or is
>>> this a realistic and common scenario? Thoughts????

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