Life beyond the classroom!

The teacher's tale beyond teaching!

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AFIA DALVI

TEACHER, BRITISH COUNCIL KUWAIT

Have you ever wondered what teachers do when we end our teaching day? It might be hard to picture us outside the classroom, but after a fun-fulfilling day of curiosity and discovery, we have lives like any other normal being. Let’s take a look at what we teachers do beyond the classroom – once we take off our capes and let down our hair:

We become...

1. Planners.

One thing many teachers do at home is prepare for the next day’s lessons. Teaching isn’t just about standing in front of the class and talking; it takes a lot of planning behind the scenes, just like in the movies. Teachers spend a lot of time thinking about how to make lessons enjoyable and easy to understand. They might create activities, grade papers, or find fun examples to use in their teaching. Some even look for new ways to teach complex subjects, ensuring they have everything ready for you to learn the next day. They also answer emails from students and parents, attend online meetings, or go over feedback from the school. These tasks are necessary to keep the classroom running smoothly and ensure that every student gets the help they need to be better every day.

2. Family Lover.

Like everyone else, teachers have families, and they love spending time with them. Some teachers might have young children at home, so their evenings are filled with family dinners, helping their kids with homework, and playing games. Others might have pets, so they’ll take care of them. Family time helps teachers recharge after a busy day. It gives them a chance to focus on the people they love and enjoy moments that aren’t related to schoolwork. Teachers know balancing work and family is essential, so they prioritize time for both.

3. Explorers.

Just like you have hobbies, so do us teachers. When we aren’t busy with school-related tasks, we enjoy exploring and doing various things for fun. Some teachers love reading and might spend their evenings reading a good book. Others enjoy sports or fitness, so you might find them jogging, practicing yoga, or playing in local sports leagues. Many teachers also love creative hobbies. Some might paint, draw, or write in their free time. Others enjoy music and may play an instrument, sing in a choir, or even write songs. Teachers who love cooking or baking might spend evenings trying new recipes or baking treats to bring to school. Of course, not all fun has to be productive. Teachers also enjoy watching TV shows, playing video games, or relaxing with a good movie. After a long day at school, sometimes all they need is to put their feet up and unwind or take a quick short trip to another country!

4. Socialists.

Believe it or not, teachers have friends outside of school, too! After work, some teachers like to meet with friends for dinner, grab coffee, or catch up on each other’s lives. They might go to concerts, movies, or events just like you do with friends.