Day 1

Day 1: Flying Like an Eagle (and Laughing Through It!)

Life of a Support Facilitator – Grades 4–5

Well… did I tell you that I surpassed my exercise goal on the first day? 😅

After spending all of last week creating detailed student profiles and printing data sheets, today was finally my first official day visiting classrooms. Let’s just say — no one warned me it would double as cardio!

Things They Don’t Tell You (But You’ll Learn Fast!)

Lunch time is more of a suggestion — if you can squeeze in 5 minutes, consider it gourmet dining.
If you’re going to reward kids, be prepared to back it up. (I may or may not have promised 50 Eagle Bucks for completing tasks… oops!)
Set your timer for each class, but make sure you can truly fly like an eagle to the next one.
Don’t forget your computer — but if you do, just wing it!
Invest in 3M command strips to Velcro heavy items to your cart. People may look at you funny when you roll by with what looks like a classroom on wheels, but own it.
When you make copies, check your settings — 1–2 sided vs. 2–2 sided can make all the difference!
Be ready for the moment a student proudly announces they want to “earn going home.” 😂
Small wins might go unnoticed by others, but they’ll make you feel amazing.
Try not to call someone by the wrong name… but if you do, just smile and move on!
If you feel like you’re interrupting a class, you probably are… but do it anyway — your job is important!
Plans are suggestions — especially when the teacher’s plans look a little different than yours.
Be prepared for kids to know you, even if you don’t know all of them yet.
Help others, even if they aren’t technically on your schedule.
If the class gets loud and you can’t hear yourself think, just go with it.
Elevator rides = bonus quiet time. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Hide strategically (with purpose!) to catch up on paperwork — sometimes survival means knowing where the quiet corners are.
And finally — remember: your job is never done.

Final Thoughts

If you can laugh, adapt, and keep your sense of humor, you’ll make it through anything the day throws at you. Being a support facilitator is equal parts chaos, heart, and hustle — but I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

Here’s to learning, laughing, and flying like an eagle 🦅 through every challenge that comes our way!

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