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Student Teaching...Oh My!

So its been a week and a half since i started student teaching and what an adventure it has been already! i am in a special day class with 5/6 grade. I knew going into this adventure that I would be tested and the students might question my disability but i didn't quite know how i would deal with it so.. here we go...

a couple of weeks of ago i watched this movie called front of the class. it is about an individual's journey to being a teacher with tourettes. it showed that on the first day of class he addressed the tourettes, explained it to the class, and let the students ask questions. so i decided to do just that!

i explained to the class about my disability. explaining that i have Cerebral Palsy and I am just like you but do things a little differently. additionally that they can help me if i am struggling
their reactions were priceless...
"i just have a feeling! we are all family"
"ya thats fine" (so sweet and matter of fact)
did you live in a dorm in college?
"i like your hair do and your boots"
"so when i helped you with the papers yesterday that was okay?"

ever since then they have been so sweet. they offer to help me and their words are so kind. i have learned that the Lord always knows what we need and he is always provides even in our moments of doubt. God constantly reminds me to trust in Him through everything even though we may doubt him. so far this has been a roller coaster ride but i am loving every minute of this whole teacher life.  every day there are moments that make you just melt and love the kids even more. <3

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