Getting into a groove

Two weeks of school have flown by and I feel like I'm starting to get into a groove. One major challenge is learning all the names - more so than normal. Since I see them only twice a week I don't get to establish a rapport as easily as if I saw them every day. I think however that my students are comfortable with me and we have established a fairly respectful classroom environment. There are a few that I think are trying to see where the red line is and are pushing things a little but overall I'm really enjoying my classes and my students.

One thing I am also enoying is the number of students who stop by before and after school. Some just come to hang out, use the computer, etc. Others come to ask questions or for clarification on class work or homework assignments. It is a very refreshing change to have students who genuinely care about the quality of their work. The downside of course is that when you give a lot of work and all of your students turn that work in (well done as well) that leads to a great deal of grading.

If it was easy everyone could do it.... right?