Megan Grosh is a super woman PreK teacher, who also kicks booty and inspires her Beachbody clients. Today, she’s sharing what she’s learned from teaching tiny tots.

1. Things my students pay attention to...

“Ms Megan I love your pony tail...” Thanks second day of dry shampoo does wonders post workout...

“Ms Megan I love your nails...” Thanks what did I just ask you to do?- student blankly stares...

“Ms Megan you have a boo boo on your nose...” No, it’s a pimple, but glad you noticed. 😳

Things my student’s don’t pay attention to…

Anything Academic Related.

Like, I cannot make this stuff up!!! #truelifeinprek #noticeeverything 

2. When it’s only Tuesday and you have already run out of PATIENCE....or so they thought!

I hear all the time “oooh you work with 3 & 4 year olds you must be so PATIENT.” Actually, I’m not patient at all, I’m just UNDERSTANDING.

I’m UNDERSTANDING that they CRAVE movement, so I make sure a moving activity is followed by a sitting activity, even if it’s only for a brief moment.

I’m UNDERSTANDING that they need help EXPRESSING their feelings & right now in development may not be able to tell me WHY they are upset.

I’m UNDERSTANDING that this may be the only time of the day some students feel safe, know when they are being fed, and know what to expect next, so I will always let them decide when they want to let go of a hug.

So yeah, I’ve heard my name x182645 times today, been interrupted during my lessons to hear something completely off topic, and may have touched something on the counter that was most definitely not soap...but my heart is full of love and understanding for every single one of my students.

This is the time of year where you are no longer strangers or even friends, they become your family.

So if you are a teacher just trying to make it through the end of the week, know the work you do is WORTH DOING, even if some days seem impossible!

And if you know where I can buy some PATIENCE let me know! 🤪

3. Pinterest Picture Perfect…LOL

When I first found out my assistant and I were THE CHOSEN ONES to be moved to a new elementary school I became so excited to start all new decor. I had been following so many insta teacher bloggers and their classrooms looked like legit #goals, like it seemed like a fairytale dream how neat and clean they were. I WANTED A CLASSROOM LIKE THAT!

So I naturally went to Pinterest and started stalking all these teacher bloggers on insta to figure out what I wanted my new classroom to look like! Thank goodness for my side biz, because it literally paid for ALL the stuff. From the bulletin board decor from Amazon. The endless trips to Target for my “Fill A Bucket” bulletin board decor and so much more. I am also beyond thankful for my amazing assistant who was right on board with my decor style and purchasing things with her own money to create an inviting environment for our kiddos.

After all the tireless hours of finally being complete with my classroom environment I’ve learned that students actually don’t care about your nice bulletin boards or the amount of money you spent on a carpet. I literally had a student say the other day...remember they are 3 & 4...”That board just doesn’t do anything for me.” He was talking about my #squad bulletin board that showed famous children’s book illustrations. Ya know like Corduroy, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Max from Where the Wild Things Are, Pigeon from the Pigeon series books, and The Cat in the Hat to name a few 🤦🏽‍♀️.

Students actually care about a happy teacher who makes learning fun and engaging. So nothing against you if you have a Pinterest classroom, I also need my environment to look nice to function and be a happy teacher, but for my 3 & 4 year olds it apparently doesn’t do anything for them. 🤷🏽‍♀️

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