I used to think teachers of younger grades have it easier in some ways– the content is obviously easier, the kids think you know everything, and everything takes a long time to do, so you have less time to lesson plan for.
But while that may be true, the behavioural crap they have to put up with gives me a newfound respect for them. I personally have no patience for crying children, name-calling and yes, tattle-taling. After only one day in a grade 2 classroom, I want to run screaming.
Unfortunately, I’ve already (pre)-committed to another day of chaos. God help me.