If you have been reading my previous posts, I have mentioned that come Term 4, I will be working full time again, for two weeks. Strictly speaking, for eight days.
I am now on my third year as a casual primary school teacher amd this year, I had the chance to do my first teaching block.
I was ecstatic when one school offered me this block. It was one big and great opportunity for me, not only financially but also career wise. So I really grabbed the opportunity even if it meant missing my usual Monday and Tuesday routine with Sam.
Today was my last day and throughout those two weeks I had a lot of realizations.
First, I cannot work full time again, in the next two or three years. Full time as I define it here is working five days a week, from Term 1 to Term 4. Why, you ask? Because of the following reasons: it's unfair for Sammie. When Sam was Liam's age two years ago, I was only working part time, that's why natutukan ko siya. Modesty aside, I think it has done wonders for my son. So I plan to do the same with Sam.
Next, I've observed that Sam became more clingy when I left her at childcare for four consecutive days. When I leave her, my heart breaks when she cries. When I pick her up, she doesn't let go off me until she's already asleep at night. As a result of her being so clingy, I've become impatient and grumpy, since I cannot do other house chores.
Lastly, I'm breaking our usual mama-Sammie dates every Monday and Tuesday for her swimming and Gymbaroo lessons. It's our bonding time and I plan to respect that.
Now back to my other reasons. I can't leave early at work because I have to finish some pending tasks. I also have to go to work early to prepare for the day's plan and activities. Again, family time being sacrificed.
It's physically tiring, not only in school but also at home. At school it's work and 29 students. At home, it's the house chores and my two children.
It's not all bad. Like what I've mentioned, working again everyday, was an affirmation that I'm really cut for teaching.
Luckily, the class I handled was a lovely class. There were bad days but overall they were okay :)
I'm proud to say that I did well as a class teacher. I still have the magic when it comes to class management.
Of course, I ended my stint with a bang. I'm pretty sure other casuals don't usually do what I just did, but it's just the way I am especially at work. I went and did the extra mile even if the teacher I was replacing didn't ask me too.
Here is one of the many extras I did even when not asked to --fix the bulletin board with the kids' outputs. It took a lot if my time, but it's just me at work :)
Overall, it was a great experience. Yes it was tiring and challenging, but at the end if the day, I'm just thankful, as always :)
I am now on my third year as a casual primary school teacher amd this year, I had the chance to do my first teaching block.
I was ecstatic when one school offered me this block. It was one big and great opportunity for me, not only financially but also career wise. So I really grabbed the opportunity even if it meant missing my usual Monday and Tuesday routine with Sam.
Today was my last day and throughout those two weeks I had a lot of realizations.
First, I cannot work full time again, in the next two or three years. Full time as I define it here is working five days a week, from Term 1 to Term 4. Why, you ask? Because of the following reasons: it's unfair for Sammie. When Sam was Liam's age two years ago, I was only working part time, that's why natutukan ko siya. Modesty aside, I think it has done wonders for my son. So I plan to do the same with Sam.
Next, I've observed that Sam became more clingy when I left her at childcare for four consecutive days. When I leave her, my heart breaks when she cries. When I pick her up, she doesn't let go off me until she's already asleep at night. As a result of her being so clingy, I've become impatient and grumpy, since I cannot do other house chores.
Lastly, I'm breaking our usual mama-Sammie dates every Monday and Tuesday for her swimming and Gymbaroo lessons. It's our bonding time and I plan to respect that.
Now back to my other reasons. I can't leave early at work because I have to finish some pending tasks. I also have to go to work early to prepare for the day's plan and activities. Again, family time being sacrificed.
It's physically tiring, not only in school but also at home. At school it's work and 29 students. At home, it's the house chores and my two children.
It's not all bad. Like what I've mentioned, working again everyday, was an affirmation that I'm really cut for teaching.
Luckily, the class I handled was a lovely class. There were bad days but overall they were okay :)
I'm proud to say that I did well as a class teacher. I still have the magic when it comes to class management.
Of course, I ended my stint with a bang. I'm pretty sure other casuals don't usually do what I just did, but it's just the way I am especially at work. I went and did the extra mile even if the teacher I was replacing didn't ask me too.
Here is one of the many extras I did even when not asked to --fix the bulletin board with the kids' outputs. It took a lot if my time, but it's just me at work :)
Overall, it was a great experience. Yes it was tiring and challenging, but at the end if the day, I'm just thankful, as always :)
 |
| Religion outputs |
 |
| Science outputs - collage |
 |
| Creative arts - visual arts, paper tearing art |
 |
| Telling time for Maths |
 |
| Area for Maths |
 |
| Literacy outputs: lifecycle of an anpple and butterfly |
