Events of the day

I wake up early today and normally I'm early in school. Kids were ok and I guess they love my discussion because I used the storytelling strategy they did not know that I actually made the story impromptu hehehe. I did relate it anyway to our lesson and they really find it amazing. I used some sound effects and change my voice to each character, that was hard but I did it. I'm happy because looking into their eyes I could really say that they are listening. Tomorrow is another day I got to think again of some gimmicks to motivate them to focus and listen well. Hopefully they will develop their love for learning. I found out that some of them are really physically present but mentally absent. I don't know what they are thinking because from the moment I ask them they would just stare at me. Frustrating somehow because no matter how good and innovative is the strategy I use, still they don't respond well to it for some pupils. I got to discover which strategy fits them. It' s a challenge to our part as teachers because as what they always say if the pupil fails then they always put us to blame. I strongly believe that it's not fair but I just got to do my best and make a difference and walk an extra mile to help these kids learn and become better individuals. Have a nice day my friend. Enjoy life.