Stress Level Much Lower!

As I look back and reflect on the first two weeks of school this school year compared to last school year I am feeling much less stressed this year.  Having worked with eight out of the nine students on my case load last year I am able to predict and prepare for what my students will need as they start a new school year.  I know a lot more about what they can do and what they will need support with.  I am able to set high expectations and I am excited for the growth and independence that I am instilling in my students.  Yes, we still have good moments and bad moments, but we are growing and learning together.  We are learning and working together to fix mistakes and create plans in order to able to function more successfully.  It is so neat to collaborate with the students and hear their ideas about how we can improve their success at school.  A lot of times the students come up with wonderful ideas I do not even think of.  I am so proud of my awesome students!