I was a bit grumpy today. I have a wisdom tooth that's causing me a bit of grief. Wise or not, I explained to the students that I was a bit under the weather, and to be aware that that may make me tend to be a bit open to grumpiness.
Some may say we need to rise above our own ailments, but I was thinking that if we need to be clear about learning, maybe being clear about our own feelings and possible consequences and choices we need to make in relation to them. I am not a regular grump, so I'm sure this 'rare' occasion is worth discussing openly with children for them to see that I too need to make appropriate decisions about my response to situations I find myself in.
The other thing though that added to my grumpiness is that I am currently completing PROBE assessments on each individual student. It is my first time - and very labourious. Hopfully things will improve as I do more.
Being Grumpy sometimes is part of life. Teachers, sadly, are not excempt from having grumpy days though often parents and the wider community don't quite understand this. Good on you for sharing how you feel with your kids. They need to know and is part of you having a good relationship with your students. My experience is that children will do thier best to 'look after you' on these days. Here is the thing - Do you do the same when the children are off colour for some reason?
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