Up before the sun today! I may have no regrets leaving early on Halloween, it being my favorite holiday, but I still had an observation from my Frequent Flyer Parent, 2 IEP meetings to prep for, and a new month’s worth of curriculum to roll out.

Today was a rough day. Many people assume that Halloween is the toughest day to teach, but it is most definitely the day after. I wish we could make this day a school holiday, and if I wasn’t so busy torn between two classrooms, I would love to call in sick.

Today was the loudest day I have had in my classroom to date. I don’t think anyone came to school happy, and they all wanted us to know their displeasure. My ears actually hurt today from all the screaming. Ironic since today was vision and hearing screening day.

I thought myself so smart to plan a low-demand day for my kiddos. I planned activities that should have been on the easier side, a messy art craft, nothing new and unusual, but nothing I planned today went smoothly.

That’s just how it goes some days. A long hot shower and a large glass of wine will help reset me. Hopefully a good night’s sleep will help reset me students.