The Little Things

I have been contemplating writing a blog for awhile to share the funny goodness that happens in the elementary, but I was worried that I wasn't the blogging "type". After thinking about it, I realized that it was worth writing all the funny things down to brighten my spirits when I have a rough day in the classroom. So here it goes.

Kids. You love them, you hate them, and all they do is make messes. I spend 7 hours a day, 5 days a week with 28 of them. And that's not counting lesson planning, grading, and the students' extracurricular activities that you are always invited to. I grade their papers, admire their artwork, and hopefully build their self confidence. I read to them, I teach them, and play football with them during recess. I am an example to them, I talk with them, and I love them. Why do I do it? For moments like these:

1. My sweet student complimented me on my hair, shoes, eyes, jacket, shirt and pretty much everything else I was wearing or doing on Thursday. She also said that I was the best teacher that is a student that she has ever had. My feel goods were definitely on a high. At least a second grader thinks I'm fashionable and a good teacher.

2.

My student wrote about How to be a Math Genius for the writing lesson I taught last week. Who, other than a second grader, would want to teach someone how to be a math genius? I wish that I would've read her book when I was like, in 7th grade. It would've helped a lot. I also love her second grade pictures.

3. One of my students has been obsessed with Men in Black ever since Halloween. He is always wearing black or wearing ties to school. His new obsession is hilarious and I try not to laugh when he comes in with a black tie on over his white tshirt. He also calls me Mrs. James which makes me laugh every time. I should be used to it, but I'm not.

4.

Love this for so many reasons. First, she told me that this wasn't a reflection of my teaching and that she just thought it would be funny. So I guess that's good. I also love her perception of bad teaching. And her pictures. They are great.

5. On Friday, a student asked me why I hadn't read Diary of a Whimpy Kid. Because obviously that is the most important book in elementary school. So... I guess I'll get on that.

Hope this brightened your day. I'm sure there will be many more to come from these exhilarating second graders.

Laughs Always,
McKell