KJ Eastwick
Slightly crazy writer and passionate educator for those who struggle
Category: teaching
Small gains hiding
Teaching’s hard We know the gig The prep, The delivery, And the marking. Whilst all this Takes some time The truth is that it’s easy. Students dears, Read this well I’ve had many years of teaching; Temper tantrums Silent or loud Are simply… Continue Reading “Small gains hiding”
Collections
Collections of mould Congregate on ceilings In a humid subtropical summer Collections of dust Congregate under sofas Waiting and plotting To destroy the vacuum Collections of weeds Wave their victory Congregating in an unkept garden Collections gather Amass and acquire Hiding… Continue Reading “Collections”
I used to be suspicious
I used to be suspicious A very new teacher me thing If something went missing It was automatically students taking. Now of this I did have cause For in one of my first few weeks Some very expensive Magnets May have walked down to… Continue Reading “I used to be suspicious”
Differently wired brains
I’m back to teaching And it really sucks But not because of the workload The kids as usual Are awesome and fun I really love being in the classroom But the sad and true facts Are I am teaching Young teenagers Who… Continue Reading “Differently wired brains”
Interventions
