My adventures as a teacher

I’m sitting at my desk looking out over my class and it’s one of those moments that’s absolutely perfect.  We did a lab that they enjoyed and learned something from, they are now sitting in groups finishing up the written part.  They are all on task, focused on what they are doing, but having a good time.  Working individually or in small groups, talking happily but not getting crazy.  As I sit here looking out at them I realize, this is why I want to be a teacher.  This is how I want my classes to be.  I’m realist enough to know that it won’t be like this all the time, but it’s nice to recognize these moments when they happen.