I had a Primary2 class. I don't really have much experience at that stage, so it took me a few days to get into the way of them. It is just so different from upper school.
The children are smaller. They get everywhere. you have to be careful that you don't stand on anyone because they are under your feet...behind you when you turn....hanging on to your legs. And they talk..............non stop.
They are just so full of energy. In this group of 25, there were some really bright young children. And very neat workers too. They were curious and interested. But boy could they talk.
To be a successful infants teacher, you need to be extremely organised. Unlike upper school, it is a series of shorter lessons. You have to have your worksheets organised, and everything easy to get at. The brighter ones just race through the set work, and of course you have to have meaningful extension work ready for them, while you work with those who find the tasks more challenging.
I have the greatest admiration for Infants teachers. If I had a hat, I would take it off to them. All teachers need dedication, enthusiasm, a sense of humour and endless patience. Even more so in Infants.
But I did in the end enjoy my week. So many different characters! And I even got a compliment.
One mum approached me after school and said her son was loving having a male teacher....and one who was cool!
I might have cracked it. We will see. I am back for one day on Monday. Primary2 again...a different Primary 2.
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