So after a low, couple moody days for both me and my mom, I finally just brought in the Bounce sheets and DVD from the car (they fell on the floor). Mom was on the phone and gave a big thumbs up and a huge crazy Punjabiesque excited smile (she's crazy) when she saw the Bounce sheets. hilarious. onion/ajwan/masala pronthees for dinner.
So yesterday at the after school program, I was observed while I was teaching. I was really happy to get some feedback what a relief. I also learned about the three strikes rule for disciplinarian issues. I think the disciplinary issues have been getting to me a little bit and to the other adults at the program so I was happy to implement this. It works like this (Kindergarten through 6th grade):
Review the rules for class at the beginning every day. This serves as the warning.
If a kid breaks a rule, they get their first strike.
If the same kid breaks the same rule or another rule [a second time meaning they already have a strike], then they don't get any candy.
Three strikes and you're out [of the classroom].
what a relief! There was some order in class today.
However when I first got to the program today, as usual, it was mayhem. Even the pre-teens and teens were shouting and playing games and the little kids (who were working on their homework and were under control) couldn't pay attention to their work. I had had enough. I actually said something (actually I've tried to take control before). I asked if everyone knew my name. They said no. I said I am Miss Anjali. Everyone needs to grab a chair and sit down at the table. I said this a few times and the kids weren't still listening so I said you can follow the rules here or leave. I said all the adults here are frustrated (literally suffering. I feel bad especially with the older women there I mean they just look miserable) and we need everyone to cooperate. One girl was so hostile to me and said a bunch of rude things (whatever please just sit down). To my surprise, one of the young adult leaders got mad at me!!!!!! Cause I had referenced the other adults at the program and he got mad cause he felt he wasn't in on it and then left (oh man. I've been there as a young adult I did that all the time lol). Anyhoo, the noise actually subsided and I went into the conference room to prepare for my lesson. As I was working, the girl who was hostile to me came in with one of the adults because she wanted to apologize to me. I was amazed. This time I saw a serenity within her that I felt was within me. Basically I saw myself in her, I saw my hostility and my serenity in her. I thanked her for apologizing and asked her to step up to the plate and be a leader amongst her peers. It's ok that we mistakes, but she recognized it and now we can move forward. After I taught the class (we read Don't Rant and Rave on Wednesdays lol), I walked out into the main room and was shocked to hear how quiet it was. It was like a meditation room. Everyone was sitting down and reading something or being silent. score!!!!!! what a great learning experience. afterwards, some dance work and home. skipped my facial appt today cause I napped this afternoon instead.
#dinner time
So yesterday at the after school program, I was observed while I was teaching. I was really happy to get some feedback what a relief. I also learned about the three strikes rule for disciplinarian issues. I think the disciplinary issues have been getting to me a little bit and to the other adults at the program so I was happy to implement this. It works like this (Kindergarten through 6th grade):
Review the rules for class at the beginning every day. This serves as the warning.
If a kid breaks a rule, they get their first strike.
If the same kid breaks the same rule or another rule [a second time meaning they already have a strike], then they don't get any candy.
Three strikes and you're out [of the classroom].
what a relief! There was some order in class today.
However when I first got to the program today, as usual, it was mayhem. Even the pre-teens and teens were shouting and playing games and the little kids (who were working on their homework and were under control) couldn't pay attention to their work. I had had enough. I actually said something (actually I've tried to take control before). I asked if everyone knew my name. They said no. I said I am Miss Anjali. Everyone needs to grab a chair and sit down at the table. I said this a few times and the kids weren't still listening so I said you can follow the rules here or leave. I said all the adults here are frustrated (literally suffering. I feel bad especially with the older women there I mean they just look miserable) and we need everyone to cooperate. One girl was so hostile to me and said a bunch of rude things (whatever please just sit down). To my surprise, one of the young adult leaders got mad at me!!!!!! Cause I had referenced the other adults at the program and he got mad cause he felt he wasn't in on it and then left (oh man. I've been there as a young adult I did that all the time lol). Anyhoo, the noise actually subsided and I went into the conference room to prepare for my lesson. As I was working, the girl who was hostile to me came in with one of the adults because she wanted to apologize to me. I was amazed. This time I saw a serenity within her that I felt was within me. Basically I saw myself in her, I saw my hostility and my serenity in her. I thanked her for apologizing and asked her to step up to the plate and be a leader amongst her peers. It's ok that we mistakes, but she recognized it and now we can move forward. After I taught the class (we read Don't Rant and Rave on Wednesdays lol), I walked out into the main room and was shocked to hear how quiet it was. It was like a meditation room. Everyone was sitting down and reading something or being silent. score!!!!!! what a great learning experience. afterwards, some dance work and home. skipped my facial appt today cause I napped this afternoon instead.
#dinner time
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