Today was a hard teaching day.
Because teaching can be hard on so many days.
But when I feel like I’ve done everything I can think of, and more, to address the needs of my students and then I hit a wall with caregivers, it is even harder.
So, today was a hard day. Did I say that already?
I am exhausted.
I do what I need to do even if it isn’t always welcomed or applauded or recognized.
I do what I do and then students must do their part. They must meet me half way. I can’t do the learning for them. And neither can their caregivers.
Students must do this for themselves.
I provide the best environment I can with the best experiences I can create and then I need to get out of the way.
If I can reach just one student every year, then it will all have been worth it.
Still, today was a hard day.
Cross posted to The Two Writing Teachers March Slice of Life Story Challenge.
Elisa Waingort 
Your post reminds me of a quote that has been carrying me the last few weeks: Leaders [insert teachers] are not responsible for the results; they are responsible for the people [insert students] who are responsible for the results.” – Simon Sinek
I can tell you are pulled by your passion for the people you serve. Keep your eye on them and I am sure that you are reaching more then one at a time. Your repetition of how hard this day is shows how much it matters to you.
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Thank you for your encouraging words. I know as teachers we’re always hardest on ourselves.
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Today was a hard day for you and I am so very sorry. You are doing the very best you can, I’m sure. We all are. I hope and pray tomorrow is not another hard day. (((HUGS)))
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Thank you, Donnetta. The good thing about hard days is that they don’t last forever.
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These type of days are so draining. I call them a Mack truck day because I literally feel run over.
I hope you were able to carve out some restorative time this evening.
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“Mack Truck Days” – exactly!
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I hope the new day with a fresh start is a good day. We have them both – the hard and the good days. Hopefully more of the good to keep us going.
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So true, Terje. I am grateful that there are more good than bad days. Stay well.
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