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Things have definitely changed for the better for me in the past couple of days. I stopped wearing uncomfortable, formal clothes, like suits and button down shirts, and started wearing normal (decent-looking) stuff like all the other teachers. I think that's really helped me to relax and stop being so stiff. Also, my pronunciation has become more relaxed; the kid's actually don't like it when I over-articulate stuff. I gather new little tidbits about how they learn every day.
Today, I realized that they catch on to pronunciation much more easily if I say things first in a very static, non-expressive sort of way. Then, I go a little faster and start making the words sound more natural.
I notice that as I become more aware of these learning differences, the kids seem to enjoy the time more, and I feel more useful and appreciated.