The Scary Seventh Graders
I had my first class visit and program for grade 7's today.
I was terrified.
I was terrified because it was in grade 7 when the hatred and picking on me really began, and because I think that 12 year olds are the worse form of human beings that exist in the world.
I was also terrified becuase I have an interest in the teacher. He is a cutie!
Anyways, I was prepared for it early and spent the 15 minutes before they arrived wandering around walking into stuff. My supervisor tried to give me a prep talk, and I was grateful but I did not really want to hear it.
I was terrified that I would be catapulted back to that stage of my life and that I would be made fun of and feel alienated and ashamed of myself.
Well - it did not happen.
I found these kids to be quite pleasant and that the session went really well. The majority of the kids were very well behaved, insightful, they had really good answers and I think that my presentation was perfect for their age level and ability.
So I worried for nothing.
I am very proud of myself.
posted by No one asked us @ 12:19 PM
4 comments
4 Comments:
We always make things seem bigger than they are don't we? I'm glad they weren't little sh*ts.
Amazing to conquer a personal fear. Now give your inner child a hug.
you rock!
and honestly, i rarely find pep talks of any use. i don't know, i guess sometimes, but mostly i'm way to nervous to even hear them.
Yay! Seventh Grade can be tough, although they can be lulling you into a false sense of security.
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