I am teaching second grade now and I am learning a lot. Today I learned that I am awkward. Tell me something I didn’t already know. The conversation went like this:
2nd Grade boy: What is that thing around your waist?
Me/The Teacher: A belt?
2nd Grade boy: I don’t get it. It’s like really confusing to me. You look awkward.
Me: Ok.
Me in my very “awkward” outfit after school.
I then later received this note on my desk.
This was from a second grade girl. So I surmised:
1. This is a perfect example between the differences between boys and girls
2. You can’t please everybody
3. I’m no stranger to awkward
4. Second graders are really cute.
A few other things I have overheard and learned.
After a particularly trying morning one of my students said cheerily, “Nothings ever gonna wipe this smile off my face.” My mood instantly changed because I laughed.
Skipping is by far the best way to get from point A to point B
It is ok to cry when school is hard. School IS hard. I am sorry I am a teacher that makes you work really hard! I cry too when the day is too much.
Sneakily making a craft in your desk while I am teaching will get you nowhere….especially not to recess. Knock it off.
Reading Pete the Cat and singing the shoe song like a blues singer is awesome.
I want to go to the nurse and lie down too.
AND for all you Mesa Public School Alumni…….read it and weep, Recess Bars for teachers only
XOXO- The Sunny D
Dior those kids are so lucky to have you as their teacher! I bet you could write a book about your teaching experiences. One of theses days I will stop by and bring you a drink!! Love you!