Mrs T's Musings

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  • Always Searching

    Always Searching

    I have come to the end of my first year as a full-time classroom teacher, and what a whirlwind it has been. As I reflect on my experience so far, the only way I can think to sum it all up is by saying: it did not go as expected. The things that I thought… Read more

  • Class, We Have A New Person Joining Us Today

    Class, We Have A New Person Joining Us Today

    Class, there is a new person here today, and I hope that you’ll make her feel welcome. Please be patient with her if she doesn’t remember all of your names within the first lesson of the day. She’ll get there if you give her some time. Read more

  • Life Lessons I Learned in 2017

    Life Lessons I Learned in 2017

    Whenever I enter a new year, I like to reflect on the things I have learned. I use this as a way of finding closure, but it also keeps me thankful as it reminds me of all the opportunities I have been given to learn and grow. Life is ever changing, and that is what… Read more

  • Sometimes

    Sometimes

    Sometimes it’s a frantic rush to get ready and out of the house on time. Sometimes you still manage to get to work early. Sometimes you don’t. Read more

  • The Essentials

    The Essentials

    My ‘teaching bag’, amongst other things, includes back-up lesson plans, stationery, a bell and a whistle, hand sanitiser (of course!), tea and a mug and plenty of stickers. I sometimes feel a little like Mary Poppins in that scene where she’s unpacking her bag and out comes the mirror and the coat rack! These things… Read more

  • The Small Things

    The Small Things

    Recently I was teaching a beautiful group of reception children. I was quite familiar with this class, as I had worked with them before, and so they were excited to see me again. One of the little girls in the class had brought her ‘pet dog’ along to keep her company for the day. Read more