Started the day happily with my class, but ended up lecturing them because of

a few disobedient boys. I was so furious, annoyed and frustrated by the last lesson of the day. Ended the day with a red face. Time flies so fast, yet the kids are not conscious of this fact and take their own sweet time. Sighz. Arghhhh.... Even though I told them the story of "The Tortoise and the Rabbit" to encourage them to be slow and steady in reaching the finishing line, they should not be so slow like a snail. Well, I will have to move on faster in teaching them the essentials to equip them adequately for the coming CT starting from 16th March. As their teacher, I am so much more worried than them. Praying hard that they wake up from their dreamlands and start putting effort into their work.

As the saying goes: "Hardworking is the basic ingredient for success, there is no substitute for it".
Hopefully, they will work as hard as me. It would be terrific if they worked much harder to realise their dreams. Careful & steady effort is all it takes.
I love this class, but how I wish that all of them can listen carefully and follow instructions the first time they are given. That will make me a happier person. STOP, LOOK & LISTEN when they need to. The rest of the activity time, they get to talk to discuss things. Listening skills are extremely important. It is an area I am training myself to adhere to carefully too. Everyone learns, you and me. Learning is a never-ending journey. A journey of discovery every moment, everywhere we go...
Thank God, today I attended the second session of the Story-telling course @ Dramaplus Arts. Listened to many interesting, animated stories that use different tools. Managed to lighten up and enjoy the whole session despite feeling frustrated before it. Felt energised by the stories. Hee hee... I am ever-learning. I will make it a point to share the interesting stories with my kids. It will be a fun way for them to learn different types of vocabulary and grammar. I am sure they will be able to remember the basics more easily.
Feeling very tired now. Time to sleep... zzzzzzZZZZZZ