Almost always something happens to take it in a slightly different direction. I believe it is important to have a mindset where instead of following a lesson plan on a piece of paper, you follow your students' curiosity. Being flexible also means being understanding. A student who is juggling multiple jobs, clubs, sports, other extracurricular activities, and school may not have time to complete an assignment to the best of their ability. I remember getting to high school and, after the first week, saying to my parents, "Don't my teachers know I have six other classes?" How am I supposed to do all this