100 degrees everyday.

continuously increasing effectiveness.

Probably the most powerful and most motivating tool/mindset for me right now. Even if the day goes horribly, I find myself trying to think of every possible way to change it to make it better for the next day. 

I leave my lessons usually feeling like I'm failing all my kids in my class because no one is learning....and that feeling pushes me to make sure the next day goes better.

Especially with 5 year olds, they will all love me tomorrow (usually) so I have a clean slate to work with. 

Its also interesting having 5 year olds. Everyone is basically on the same level. There are a few really advanced students, who can read like a whiz, but basically everyone is equal. When I get back to the dorms at night I talk to my fellow corps members who teach in middle school and high school. 

Half of their class can't read and the other half can, but most don't speak english, so can't pass the tests anyhow. 

The gap is there. just not yet for my little spanish speaking 5 year old kiddos. I feel like if I don't teach them well....What will happen? Where will they end up?

I feel like I'm teaching in fear of a force that is statistically there but doesn't have to be. It is a scary reality/unreality? to be fighting every day.