Slice of Life March Twenty-Three: What I Did Today: A Reverse To-Do List

Have you ever been frustrated because you looked at your to-do list at the end of the day and it wasn't done? 

I mean, I know.  It never is. 

But today as I left, I was frustrated.  My desk was still a mess.  I'm not ready for Monday.  I'll have to go back tomorrow and finish that up.  It's just the way of the work. 

But today I:

• had a conversation before school around a professional book and learned what was really on the minds of some of my colleagues. 
• helped students get going on some math as the day started.
• lead a morning meeting where we are working hard to listen to our peers and stay on topic when we speak to each other.
• passed out snack.  
• helped students finish research topics of interest and write paragraphs on them.
• opened milk cartons and read notes at lunch to my PreK friends.  
• visited with a colleague 
• listened to some memory work 
• cleaned tree sap off a student's ear
• worked through a math test with friends
• rearranged furniture in the classroom.
• taught PE.  Exercises and free play today.
• dismissed students.
• set up a book fair with colleagues.
• visited with more colleagues
• drove a car full of kids home
• ate dinner and watched basketball with my Mr.
• typed a slice!

This makes me feel better when I reflect on what I have done.  Tomorrow is a fresh start to finish two quick jobs at school.  

Tonight?  Rest.  

Joy!
Kendra