I was reading a rather interesting blog today, I can't find it now, but this lady rocks and she just tells the truth about teaching. I think that we get used to "watching" what we say as teachers so we don't offend anyone. Having manners is of course important, but sometimes the truth needs to be stated so here it goes. I would like my fellow teachers, you know who you are, to just do your job please. I would like you to teach the subjects that are in the curriculum and do it to the best of your ability. I would like you to try new things and be brave. If you don't know how or what to do go on the Internet and google it. I have found more support and wonderful teaching ideas and some not so good teaching ideas on the Internet. I applaud the many, many teachers who are so willing to share their craft with the rest of us teaching pirates out here. You can also ask a colleague, they will be flattered and you might just learn something new too. Teachers are supposed to model learning and growing to their students so why not just give it a try. Your students will grow and your colleagues will stop talking about you.
I also came across another great quote today/pledge which is that I pledge to read the printed word and to read real books, visit libraries and cherish the printed word in read books. I love books, we have over two thousand in our house alone and I personally have about a thousand in my classroom. I can't resist buying them at yard sales, thrift stores and even the library, yes the library. My boys love books and the printed word because my husband and I love reading. My first grader is now loving the fact that he can read to his brother. Little brother is now trying to read too. I love the computer but a real book is a treasure.
Go Teach!!!!
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