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This is my 2nd year teaching, grade 8. I have a good group of kids (very little behaviour problems) but they don't work very fast. It takes forever for them to get any work done. I have a handful who work very fast and seem to be ahead (above grade level). I have a few questions: 1. How do I not spend all my time planning? I am having a hard time balancing work and the rest of my life. 2. How do ...I plan for the huge differences in my kids? 3. I am so worried about how long things are taking (time- wise) in terms of curriculum; any advice? 4. Also, how do I just relax and have fun with the kids? I feel like I haven't hit my stride this year at all. (I have a very different class then last year) 5. How do I not take it all personally and not bring it home every night.

Any one have any advice because I feel very upset about everything so far.


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