Oh Mondays

Today was quite a blah day. I had two additional students join my room today putting the total to 15. Now in an ordinary setting where we aren't so individualized in instruction or cramped up in a hot portable this would be ok. Today, however, I was slick tired and not really in the mood for a lot of defiance. I don't even think the kids were acting out per se but I just couldn't deal with it today. We were doing math centers which in theory were perfect for the content that we had just went over and helpful for some other problem areas. Instead of being diligent, students were not staying on task, talking about each other, taking out phones, etc and I just ended the centers after three rotations. Honestly, 15 in my room just can not cut it. If i had started with the 15 from the beginning I think things would be different but the random additions are throwing off our routine. There is talk about splitting my class and mixing with the girls which will be helpful but I I'm a little attached so this may be easier said than done. Ultimately, I love what I am doing and can't wait til things mellow out and we stop making so many changes.