A Day in the Life of a 3rd Grade Teacher - STRESS, ANXIETY, AND REAL LIFE
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Well done! I am in my 20th year and I still have challenging years of classroom management and of feeling overwhelmed with students' abilities being all over the place. And it still sucks, but I love teaching more than I dislike those rough days/years. Surrounding yourself with the right people is the best thing you can do. Also, don't sweat the petty things ;) Just accept that your classroom looks different this year. And it is ok!
When your eyes got watery so did mine. I totally feel you girl. I've been in your shoes. I had a very challenging class my second year of teaching and went home defeated daily. I'm so happy you found friends and support with your colleagues. You are amazing and you can get through this
Shelley I can feel your sadness, many years I had challenged students. I started giving table points for each group and on Fridays they went to the little store I had in the classroom. This worked for me, things will get better you're amazing and caring. May God continue showering you with lots of blessings. Have an amazing blessed week! ❤💛🕊️✝️🙌🙏👋👍🏼🥰🌷🪷🌼
This is my second year and I am miserable and I loved my first year. This video just helped me feel not alone. Thank you.
Classroom management is probably the hardest thing in a teacher's job. I don't care how many professional development courses they give me that's dedicated to the topic. It's not a one size fits all fix that can be done, and sometimes it's just really difficult.
I'm in year 19 and two weeks into this year I was having an anxiety attack after school with one of my coworkers because of the same thing - very wide range of abilities in my classroom of 26. My coworker helped to calm me down and talked me through a plan to help me meet the needs of my students. I feel it is my job to meet the needs of all my students at all times, but I need to realize that I am only one person and I can only do so much in a day's time.
Rewatched this 2yrs later and I don't feel alone. I had bought a new house recently and now realizing that is a lot to comprehend mentally. So thank you.
I've been teaching for 6-7 years now - not elementary school, preschool - but my hardest year was this last year. Like my 6th year in! It was incredibly challenging from week 1 and absolutely, utterly exhausting all year - mentally, emotionally, physically etc - so I 100% know your struggle. Last year was the first time in my whole life I'd ever questioned my decision to be a teacher and it's been what I wanted to do since I was a young kid so it was terrifying. But things do get better, even if it's in small increments, and it's so good you have people around you to support you and for you to lean on! I wouldn't have made it through last year without the support of my coworkers and my director. Nothing is ever perfect and, as teachers, I think we are always striving to be better and more perfect for our kids but, like you said, your kids love you regardless of what you're going through. Keep your chin up, girl! You seem like you're an amazing teacher and know what you're doing, even if you may not always think you do.
Totally understand! I had a rocky first year. Lots of adjusting to culture, behaviors, levels, etc. Then my second and third years were great...no issues. Now comes my fourth year and it’s been the most challenging of all. Different levels and horrible behavior issues. I think that no matter what year of teaching you are in, a hard year can come. All you can do is try your best and be there for the kiddos. The fact that you are making changes and adjusting/trying to find ways to help the kids, proves you are doing just fine! Things will come together. :) just breathe!
I'm in year 2. Today was my first day with my 20 kindergarteners and I had a panic attack so bad someone else had to watch my kiddos for a while. Embarrassing but yet it helped me figure out there are other people in my building who understand and who were crazy supportive. Sometimes just telling other people what's going on makes things so much better. One step at a time. Each day gets better.
This is also my second year teaching and my class is so much more challenging than last year! Both academically and behaviorally! I come home so frustrated and defeated every day. I'm a new subscriber but so far you seem like you have everything so together! Its nice to know there are other teachers out there feeling the same.
I’m a student teacher, doing my observation/practicum. Today was HARD. I felt like such a failure and felt so down on myself after teaching my lesson for our big assessment (EdTPA). My kids could NOT work together at all- so much negativity and mean words and everything I don’t appreciate or promote. I made sure they knew that I was looking for collaboration and teamwork and respect and they just didn’t show it to me. These moments are hard because for me, it isn’t my classroom, I’m just the outsider getting an opportunity to work with a great mentor and kids. It’s so hard to find balance right now. I start my internship in January and graduate in May. I love that you showed your emotion because teachers cry and teacher work hard. It’s so nice to see real and raw. It’s appreciated!! I love your videos and can’t wait to have my own classroom so soon!
I completely understand your struggle! I’m in my fifth year of teaching and I moved back to kinder. My kids are very difficult this year and I feel my management isn’t working. My kids aren’t listening and running over me. I’ve had about a break down everyday. Stay strong girl!
Management? Just teach
I’m entering in my 20th year of teaching preschoolers and I have felt everything you described. Some days I think about working at Starbucks or Target 😂 but I know in my heart that this is my calling. Brain dumping helps me quiet my teacher brain when it’s racing. I’ve learned my to do list will never fully be done because there is always something to do but it’s ok. Set a time when you’re done working and walk away. Tomorrow is another day. Self care is essential so you can be 100% for your kiddos. Do something you enjoy and above all pray. Prayer does wonders. Hang in there,
This year is my first year and I have cried, been stressed, had major anxiety and over all feel like i'm exhausted. So you're not alone.
Thank you for sharing your reality. It is a reality of many teachers and your VLOG is the reason I subscribed. Sometimes hot messes are ways that force us to make changes and create. I teach because I can and kids are fun.
I can't believe how wonderful you are doing as a 2nd year teacher! I was not one-tenth you are as a 2nd year teacher. I cried all the time when I first started. I was so pathetic that I left after my 3rd year. I came back and now I'm in my 13th year. You're doing a great job! Keep going and be good to yourself.
It is my 23rd year teaching and my 2nd year teaching third grade also in Northern California. I have had years when the challenges seem overwhelming and you feel like you are failing at every step. Reaching out for help is so important! I am glad that you are doing that. Don’t be so hard on yourself if things are not perfect. I don’t believe that you learn from the perfect lesson. You learn more from the lessons that don’t go as planned. The students will learn despite the mistakes that we make. Truly, the relationships being made with your students, especially at this time of the year, are what is important right now. I appreciate your enthusiasm, your caring, and your great ideas! I am learning things from watching your blog! Thank you! Keep your chin up! We here in cyber land are behind you!
Fun Fact: I've been teaching for 7 years and I am having similar challenges. I will say it has been really humbling and it has definitely messed with my pride. Thank you for being transparent. You are right... ASK FOR HELP! I remind myself of that too! You're heart is in the right place! Keep your head up! We've got this!
I love how honest and raw you were in this video
I'm so glad you posted this! I am a first year teacher and definitely feeling the same way. It's really hard to look at what other more experienced teachers are doing as well. We just finished reading assessments and it's really hard for me to see how many struggling kiddos I have compared to the rest of my team. But like you said, at the end of the day I LOVE my kiddos. And we WILL grow! Will we be at the level of the kids in the other classes, maybe not. But we WILL grow!
I’m a second year teacher and I feel the exact SAME way! So overwhelmed, stressed to the max, but making connections and forming relationships with my kids. It’s so refreshing to hear that I’m not alone. We’ve got this!
Thanks for making this video! I am a sped teacher and I am feeling the same way! It seems like no matter how hard I work or how much I do, my to do list never ends and things keep adding up. It was really nice to hear that I’m not alone in feeling this way and I will definitely take time to write it all down like you suggested and get help from my support teachers!
This video really hit home for me and made me really emotional. I am going into my first year of teaching in the fall and am feeling all of the same emotions. As a first-year teacher it scares me that I won't be good enough for my kids or that I will fail them. Thank you for being so raw and showing the real side of being an educator because it is not easy.
try to be positive, you would do good just dont listen to much about teachers stress and videos like these will put you off
This was the perfect video! Thank you for being transparent!
I am a first year teacher and the end of last week was my toughest. I had given a math test too soon and the kids did poorly despite seeming to “get it” when working with me. Upon reflection I realized I hadn’t let them practice enough so I did some reteach and practice and am having them retake the test tomorrow. I definitely can relate so thanks for sharing and the reminder I’m not alone in my feelings.
On another note, I just changed my sterling drawers to be by subject instead of the day of the weeks for the exact same reasons!
I lay out all the papers I need for the day on a tiny table in the front of my room but otherwise am adopting the same system.
Stay strong and remember it’ll get easier as the kiddos get more and more into your routine and what not.
well done for putting this out there, I'm sure other teachers will find comfort in not being the only one feeling it x
I'm so glad you shared and that it will make things less stressful. The beginning of the year can be unreal and then to have so many other things going on away from school just compounds things. Each year is a different ballgame. I've been teaching for 33 years and that's the one constant. Reflecting is positive and trying to organize everything in your way is healthy. It's important that you do you. This year is night and day for me too, except this is the happier year. I loved my kiddos last year and they come to visit me after school and on the playground and I'm loving my new class. I need to be better at lists, so thanks for the reminder. Don't forget to make a list of 3 positives each day. Hang in there!
I really adore you!! I am a freshman in college studying Early grades ed & it’s so nice to see a real life perspective of how everything works. You make me 100x excited for my future! Turned your notifications on because these videos are the highlight of my day now! Xoxo
Your video came just at the right time. I too have been going through some personal issues and am starting a new position at a new school where I'll be teaching grades 1 and 3 Integrated Math. I was feeling overwhelmed and this video really helped to remind me of the importance of asking for help. Having taught over 25 years I often feel I shouldn't be needing to ask for help but I think any teacher at any point in their career can have times like this and reaching out to others is not something to be ashamed about. Thank you!
Thank you for making this. I'm a first year teacher with a similar class as yours, so many different abilities and needs and behaviors and I love my students so much but this constant feeling of not doing enough or feeling like you're good enough is draining and defeating. Watching this video and hearing your experience and reading the comments really helps to remind me and all of us that we're not alone and that we'll get through this and most importantly, like you said, our students love us and need us and the work we do is hard but so important. We got this! ❤
You are not alone!! Every teacher out there has had a rough start! Part of my mentality that had to change was I was remembering the end of the year kids- their work ethic, their behaviors, etc- after a whole year of teaching them. I really had to think back to what the previous class was like in September, and really it wasn't that different.
Also ask the 2nd grade teachers how they dealt with the problem kids you now have. What were the strategies they used that may have worked? You can carry those over into your classroom too.
Love that you are honest and open with your staff and principal. They are your best help in these trying times!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for talking about the stress and fear of failure that can sometimes come with teaching! We have such a high pressure job it can get very overwhelming sometimes. I love when teachers talk about it. It makes me feel better in a weird way, just knowing that someone else is going through what I go through.
Off topic , but if your last name is Elyse that’s my first name 😀
Thank you for being open and sharing! You are not alone! I felt that way almost all of last school year. It was rough...but like you said, I learned to ask for help and got through it. My kiddos loved me and I grew a lot as a teacher.
Omg, girl. My second year too. (Ive messaged you before) I had a 12 hour...12 HOUR panic attack last tuesday due to behavior issues and not being able to teach due to it. I was so overwhelmed it was insane, I even cried in front of my students .I also felt like I was going to fail my kids. This behavior was/is so bad that I didnt feel safe in my class. The panic attack from school made me lash out and turned into a fight with my fiance and I seriously didnt know if I was going to be able to finish the year.Thankfully, my Principal is a champ and supporting me 100% and Im a lot better than last week. In fact a TON better. I spent time getting to know my "special friend" and I think (fingers crossed) we are on the right track for a safer year. Thank you for opening up! You are definitely not alone, and I feel better knowing I am not alone as well.
Good luck! Just know that no matter what you are going through in the moment it will pass, you’ll get through it and it will be better ❤️
Hopefully everything is going well now!
Thank you, Shelley, for sharing your life as a teacher with us. You’re so inspiring in that you share the good times and the tough times. I’m glad that your kiddos are such a compassionate group. I’m sure you’re going to have a fabulous year, and, thanks to your students, learn something new as the days go by.
your videos have inspired me to become a teacher one day myself because like you said, at the end of the day, when you set aside those stressed and overwhelmed feelings, it’s all about those kids and the relationships you build with them that makes it all worth it. you’re an amazing teacher, stay strong, you can do it!!❤️📚✏️
Started year 23 and stress is a big part of the job. HUGS have helped me too. Don't give up on yourself and come back tomorrow has been a chant I have used in those difficult years.
My 2nd year was the hardest behaviourally and academically. My 3rd year was the hardest academically. When you have an ability spread from Year 2 to Year 5 you spend the whole time wondering how to focus your energies so that everyone gets what they need. The child who can't do ANY. THING. without someone sitting right there, or all the other children have questions in order to keep going? You know what? I couldn't give everyone what they needed. I just couldn't physically do it, and although I asked, I didn't get any support to figure it out.
I hope you are feeling less overwhelmed now.
I hit that point as a third year and it was bad. Very bad. My saving grace was the behavior specialist who helped me to u derstand what my issues were and how to work better with the kids. Thank god for good administration and support staff. Someone told me at some point that year 3 was usually where the challenges really hit and that’s why so many leave the profession in the first five years.
You are not negative. You are real. You're definately not bubbly, but to expect a person to be bubbly 24/7 is unreasonable. We can't always just have positive thoughts. I enjoyed the real discussion and you not trying to put on a fake happy face when you were not feeling it. Keep up the good work.
I am a 1st year teacher in the 3rd grade and at a catholic school. For 3rd grade they also receive their first holy communion so I have to prepare them for that. We have just completed our 1st month of school and it was a roller coaster ride!! My kiddies’ skills are also all across the spectrum! Everyday this passed month I have been putting so much stress on myself. I’m scared I’m going to fail them academically and in faith. This vlog really helped me see that no matter what year you’re in you go through this type of stress. Now thinking about it it’s a good thing because that means we care so much. I keep reminding myself about what you said in one of your other vlogs “for 1st year teachers we are doing everything for the first time”. That little reminder has been helping me along the way. Thank you so much for putting yourself out there in this community to help teachers like myself!
We are all doing an awesome job!!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
I am not teaching yet, but I’ve been scared to get to that point and I’m glad to be hearing all your words... watching your channel as if it was a Netflix Series 💗😩
So, I'm not a teacher yet, have not even subbed. But watching this really gives me an idea of what a great teacher is like. How much you care, even despite what you perceive as failing, is really inspiring. Thakyou so much for posting.
Thank you for being so honest! Knowing we’re not alone is powerful. Sending big hugs your way!!
Thank you for your videos, I am a 3rd grade student teacher and I enjoy hearing about your daily life. I hope things get better….. THEY WILL! Sending you positive vibes!
Thank you for opening up! We’ve all been there or will be there at some point in our teaching career. Last year was my difficult year... but here I am still teaching and still loving it!
Always keep the teaching journey real. It lets those who think teaching is easy see how difficult it can be. Thank for the realness.
I'm also a 2nd-year teacher and feeling extra stressed and freaked out compared to last year. We bought a house and moved, I started a new school and grade, so I thought it was just me. My team teachers realized we had the "October feels" already because we'd started so early this year. It's tough when the entire team is feeling it but getting out of my room, finding the funny with the day, and doing whatever it takes to laugh has helped.
Thanks for opening yourself up to the world. Last year was a huge struggle for me behavior, ability levels and a grade change...year ten. Love your idea of labeling your work drawers by content area. I am going to do this. The day of the week was something that I couldn’t see myself doing. Have a great week!😀
Girl you are doing great! I am in my 15th year and tears still happen on occasion. I think when this job does NOT make us cry anymore is when we should start to worry. I love your videos! Keep going! And pics of the puppy please!!
You are such a sweet and caring human❤❤❤
This was so helpful, a lot of teachers don’t show these moments and as a future teacher this is a beautiful insight. ❤️
You’re such a beautiful soul! You really make me want to finish my degree, I have my associates in teaching and just haven’t finished! But watching your videos really push me to finish! Keep up the amazing work, all the hard times will pass and it will be so rewarding when they do!❤️
I appreciate your transparency. This is my first year teaching and I am already feeling that stress. I will definitely try making the lists to see if that helps me. I do feel overwhelmed with all the paper flow and feeling inadequate as a teacher. Luckily, I have a very supportive team to get me through it all. Thanks for taking time to talk about the struggle that teachers face. :)
Aww I can tell how stressed you are in this video compared to other videos..
I’m sending you lots of teacher luck, and prayers ❤️ you are such an amazing teacher!
"Don’t let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game" ❤️
Keep up the great job! You are making a difference in each child you are teaching Thank you for all you do 😃😃
Hi! I just wanted to let you know I have bad anxiety and when I have anxiety I watch your videos and they are always so soothing. You are so so so amazing and you are doing a great job
I’m a Year 2, too! I taught 4th last year. Got moved to 3rd this year and I also had to move classrooms. So I get how you feel! We got this!!!
I'm so glad I watched this. I got qualified in 2013, haha really bad year in 2018 and promised myself I'd never teach again. Now rethinking cos I really want to and I'm covid homeschooling my kids. Struggle with being organized and planning, so I'm working on that while homeschooling and hopefully I'll get a paid job soon
Thank you for sharing this!!! This is year 16 for me and I’m still feeling that.... it’s so rewarding but sooo hard! You are amazing!
You explained me exactly I have to have schedule and and order or I get stressed out. I make piles to get stuff in order. I'm a list maker even to clean my house . Like everything you said was me exactly.
Girl, do I feel you! I am a first year preschool teacher. I'm not sure how it is in your state, but where I live preschool is an at-risk program meaning we only take 3 year olds with special needs and 4 year olds with special needs and based on income. Somehow my team teacher got all 4 year olds and I got almost all the special needs. I love, love, love them!!!! But, to be a first year teacher who is both the regular ed and special ed teacher and case manager of 7 children with IEPs (meaning I write their IEPs) on top of several students receiving speech services on top of just simply teaching these babies how to do school, I am so overwhelmed!!!!! I feel you 100% and I was literally crying with you. Keep your head up. You're amazing!
I’m a first year teacher and I was assigned to teach pre ap Spanish and I had no idea what to do. No one was willing to help me. I didn’t have a curriculum to follow I was freaking out and I cried the first week but I finally found someone that was willing to help me. Things are going good and we’ve been in school for a month now :). I do feel alone stranded on an island.
I think this has been the easiest week so far.
Girl... I don't know if somethings up with the planets or something but the past few weeks have been the worst of my life. Panic attacks almost everyday, which is something I've never experienced before. I'm sending you my love and I hope you're feeling better.
I am a second year teacher in Australia, I have been casually teaching both years out of uni and have felt exactly what you have described. Two weeks ago I left the school I was at in tears because the behaviour management that I normally use and it normally works just didn’t and I felt deflated because I felt like no matter what I tried I couldn’t get the class under control! Australian summer school holidays are coming up hopefully that gives myself and even the students just some time to regroup for a better school year next year!
My year two, last year, was the woooorst! I had change classroom like 3 times. Started in 3rd, got moved to 1st, the months later got moved back to 3rd but with a totally different set of kids and new classroom from the one I set up at the beginning of the year. Having a good 3rd year so far.
Sending hugs your way. You got this !
Thank you for sharing this! I have been feeling the same way, I have an idea of the kind of teacher I want to be ... think Ms. Honey from the movie "Matilda" or Elizabeth from the show " when calls the heart"... but then I'm so frazzled and upset over specific behavior issues that I can't shut it off and end up feeling like a viola swamp at the end of the day! Most days I struggle because one child is done with math while I'm trying to get another to just write their name on the paper. It's been incredibly overwhelming, but like you said I have been asking for help and there are people out there to walk it out with us. Everyday we have to try something different to see what works. I think it will get better for all of us as the year progresses because we do love the kids and want them to succeed, so I know we won't give up until we find a routine that works. Keep sharing with us and reaching out to people for help, don't forget to update when you are on the other side of this !!!! Sending you lots of love
You’re doing great Shelly! Life it hard, and teaching is hard. We do it for the kiddos and they make it worth while and you’ve really got a grasp on that (what teacher doesn’t 😂)! Keep on keeping on!
You are amazing! Thank you for being real! I have definitely felt ALL of the things you described and I love that you shared that! Teaching can be so hard even when you love it. I can absolutely relate to wanting to have all the right answers for what to do to help my kiddos and when I don’t it makes me feel so vulnerable and like a a total fraud! 😬 The tips you shared for how to combat those feelings were awesome! Can’t wait to see your next video 😊
I’m early, I love your videos. And I’m a student and I love seeing how teachers do and deal with
Thank you so much for sharing what you’re going through. I’m in my 2nd year of teaching as well and believe it or not I feel like it has been harder than the 1st. It is nice to feel like I’m not the only one.
This is my fourth year teaching in middle school and this year, only 4 weeks in, I feel like it’s the most challenging. It feels like it’s my first year. I too suffer from anxiety and panic attacks and also wake up in the middle of the night often. Today though I had a great day with my students, hopefully it will be a turning point!
So fun to have a puppy! Try not to get discouraged. If you can make it through a tough year, you will grow a ton. Hopefully you will get lots of admin support.
Thank you for making this. I am in my 3rd year of teaching. I think we all feel like this at one point or another.
Girl look how fast you’re blowing up ❤️❤️
So happy for you! Just now catching up on all the vlogs, I’ve been so busy!
So excited for this school year ☺️☺️
Chin up girl! We all go through that from time to time. It just shows your passion and commitment to education. Just breathe!;)
Thank you for sharing all of that. I feel that your advice, about putting it on paper to keep it from swimming in your head, is amazing advice for so many people in various careers and industries as well. :)
Dude I totally understand you!! I found out when I started that my school is a behavioral school and I was NOT told that when I interviewed and signed my contract. My kids are.... horrible. I can’t even put it lightly. I absolutely hate my job. I’ve questioned my career choice, I feel like a failure, my kids bully me. They act like K and 1st graders and I hve no idea what to do anymore.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Im going through the same thing it's my first year teaching it's just so much that you can't do in one day and it's hard when you don't even have the support that you should have smh..Thank you for sharing your experience :)
This is my 2nd year and I have been feeling the exact same way!! My first year was not this rough but this year has been so stressful so far 😫 I’m hoping it will get better!!
Thanks for sharing! I’m in my first year teaching and kinda feel like I don’t know what I’m doing. I literally had to start chapter 1 in math when I discovered the students don’t know the basics.... now I’m behind... and there are other things that have me feeling like I need to get my “life together”.
I had to leave teaching, I was getting sicker and sicker and couldnt handell with it, now Im happier 😄😃i was afraid to die fron a heart attack🥳people think we only work 6 hrs per day, (but we dont) in Mexico we do couses by courses and exams, and meetings, well u know🍎
you are fantastic.
100% have felt this way!! Especially at the beginning of the year.
Can you do a house tour and show us your new puppy? I know that wouldn’t be a teacher vid... I hope ur year gets better! I’m not a teacher, I am actually in 7th grade. You remind me a lot of my math teacher, how the classroom is set up, and how you teach. Good luck!!!
So glad you're being so open!
Year two was much more of a struggle than my first year. You’re not alone- you’re feelings are completely justified. Teachers are people too! We aren’t always smiling and perfect and strong. We are human beings that feel down sometimes and we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be the superhero’s for our students. These moments of “weakness” or struggle will make you a better educator. I’m on year 7 and I always reflect back on year 2 and all that I learned from that hard time. It’s okay- you are growing and problem solving and you’ll realize it later in in your career when you’re no longer in that time. Good luck!
My little brothers going into 3rd grade and this is great to watch!
Keep pushing on! Your gonna do great! Have an awesome week!!!
Double check 18:59 student info.
You make me super super excited to work with kids 💗💗! Love these vids 😊
Rounding island label 1 to 100 on a big piece of butcher paper. Every 10 put an island. Pick any number and tell the students that they need to find the closest island. Have them move to the island.
I was so confused when i saw you uploaded this video again also I want you as my teacher you seem so fun
I’m in a teaching credential program also in Northern California! I’m taking all my methods this semester and will student teach in the spring. I can’t express how helpful your videos are! I’m taking the rica in December and the TPAS In the spring so any tips on those tests would be great!!
Teaching in London, England was the worst mistake of my life. The staff I work with all talk of early retirement because the workload is unrealistic from the ogres who insist on it!
I wish I had you as my teacher😫💗
I love these vids
Oh man, I'm not even teaching yet! I have a 10 month daughter my husband is deployed and Im getting my BA in teaching in an accelerated/blended program.. I get feeling overwhelmed haha.
Wait what were the major editing errors? I watched the original video and I didn't seem to notice anything wrong. Edit: just saw on your Instagram story you made personal information visible. If you don't mind me asking, where in the video was that? Again, feel free not to answer but it's just bugging me not knowing.
Catherine Moore I’m sure the other she accidentally showed a students info!
She posted someone information that displayed there address and phone number I had mentioned it, I’m glad she read it and fixed it
Real teachers have mental breakdowns all the time. The better and more experienced you get, the more difficult the classes entrusted will be. You have to learn to breathe and prioritize. As a 16 year veteran, I find myself wondering how on Earth you can add a youtube channel to your to do list. Teachers are perfectionists and sometimes you have to let things go. Make school, home balance a priority. In our state (TX) testing is a priority in 3rd grade. After 15 years I changed grade levels to try to lessen the stress in my life. Make lists of the funny and sweet moments. The act of recording it will give it weight in your psyche -- seriously. Those bad moments with kids will stay but don't devote more time than necessary. Also -- unfortunately it can always get worse. I have a teaching associate that has a first grader yelling profanity, wrecking the room and trying to choke her. She's amazing and her mantra is that sage that the students that need our love ask for it in unloving ways. Also on insta I saw the quote on a post that I'm stealing: He's not giving you a hard time, he's HAVING a hard time.