As I realized I needed to write today's blog post, I started thinking, ok, I was in a pretty good mood all day, nothing really seemed to stand out. Classes went smoothly, swimming practice was good. Nothing really made me switch gears and remember the positives. But then I remembered... my students. They make me laugh....A lot. This year at one of my schools I truly enjoy the 8th graders. I have known many of them since they were 3rd graders when I first started at the school, and some of them really are great kids. There are some odd ducks, and some that push the limits, but then there are some that just bring a smile to my face. I enjoy that I can get laughs out of them too. They seem to be a little weirded out when they walk by and I say "Sup?" to them! (That's prob my favorite "i know I'm a dorky teacher, but I'm gonna say it anyways" greeting!) Today at lunch duty, a few 8th grade boys were joking around, and I was able to give it right back to them. In a class later, a student managed to side track me into a off topic conversation for almost half the class, but I wasn't even mad about it! We still managed to get a little of our lesson completed!
I have had moments this year where I have felt like I am forgetting to do things in the classroom, but today was a day that made me realize sometimes the relationship with the student is just as important as everything else we are trying to teach them! So, thank you to my students for making me happy today!
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