I had two kids come to me today (on separate occasions mind you), latch on, and not want to let go. Why you ask? Well I wondered the same thing. The first told me how much he missed me and asked (begged) to come back to my class to stay. The second one told me it was because 1st grade with me was so much better than 2nd grade with her new teacher. Awwww... how sweet (for me). Srsly. The second child's teacher witnessed this and said "well it must be b/c you are so much nicer than me". Ummmmm...how about no. I have to be the meanest, strictest 1st grade teacher there. I'm serious...just ask my mom -she'll tell you. You don't want to know how many times I hear "they're just babies" or "they're only 6 - what do you expect?" from certain people (not you mom - talking about someone here). I mean srsly - I DON'T put up with the nonsense (i.e. CRAP they try to pull) and I probably do expect them to behave like they are older than they are but you know what??? It works - and they DO live up to my expectations. And they're better for it. There may be some hurt feelings and tears occasionally - but they KNOW what's up.
I may be a meanie - but they obviously also know that (deep down - haha) I must love them too. Well most days anyway...
So to have these kids seek me out and want so desperately to come back to my class is really sweet, I think. B/c that means they must really L-O-V-E me!! Awwww... That's what I'm going to think anyway...
Speaking of compliments - I got another good one today. While waiting for everyone to have their picture taken (picture day...yay... *where's that sarcastic font?!?*), my kids got pretty wild and unruly. When everyone was done and we were lining up - I apologized to the librarians for them being so wild and they told me "no they were really good - some of the best behaved all day!!!" and then we discussed how our 'wild' is actually 'really good' for most other kids.
So I guess I can't complain too much huh?
Not. Too. Shabby.
Wednesday, September 16
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You Go Girl!!!!! We've always said you are a great teacher, yes sometimes I think a little tough but I know you have to be! It's just me thinking like a MOM. You didn't say who the two were that missed you. Well now on to facebook to take the tests! Talk with you soon, sleep well Love you Mom
Nice entry, I understood it and everything. Not to long that i forgot what I read in the begining. Days like that are far and few between, so enjoy them when they come along. You are the best and always will be. Love Always, Dad
Jen,
If I think back (a long way), teachers that were the most strict, are the ones that made the biggest impression on me (in a good way). Kids are little manipulators and if they can get away with something once, they will push the envelope to see how far they can get. Keep teaching your kids in the same way that you are now and you will make an important impression on all of them.
Jim
Awww - thanks!!! Yeah it pays off. Even if they think they hate me now - they quickly realize it's not that bad. Consistency is better than never knowing what to expect!
Like that's a surprise (O)! Maybe we should conduct a survey to find out once and for all who is strictest! LOL!
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