Those Crazy Kids. . . #2
In my classroom, students are working in learning centers.
D comes up to me: Miss Teacha, my daddy was here at school, but I’m not in any trouble.
Me: Oh, really.
D: Yeah. Hey, can you tell me my grade so I can tell my daddy.
Me: Sure, hold on a minute while I look it up.
D begin to take deep breaths, like she’s trying to prevent panic attack–big inhales and exhales
Me, while fiddling around on the computer: What are you doing?
D: I’m preparing myself for the news. (big, slow inhale & exhale)
Me: You have a 92
D: Oh, yeah! (D begins to dance around the room like shes taking a praise break at church service) Yes, Yes, Yes!
Me, giggling: You have just made my day.
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March 15, 2010 6:54 pm
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By Beth, March 15, 2010 @ 7:17 pm
Sounds like what happened when I told one of my girls she had the high score on a reading assessment. Whooping and hollering like nobody’s business. Good thing we were at recess! (4th grade)
By Ms. H, March 15, 2010 @ 7:17 pm
TOO funny!
I don’t suppose any of the others rushed forward with prayer cloths?
(By the way, thanks for the easier anti-spam math problem this time. I didn’t have to take off my socks to work this one.)
By Margaret, March 15, 2010 @ 7:26 pm
They are always happy to do well, aren’t they? I wish more of them would be willing to work for it!
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By ricochet, March 15, 2010 @ 7:53 pm
Unrelated: http://classroom.history.com/america-dvd/event/form
History.com is giving copies of its American history dvd to schools free, if you ask for it. The principal has to ask.
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By Frumteacher, March 21, 2010 @ 8:00 am
LOL!
I just wanted to let you know that I QUIT MY JOB!!! At least one of them. It’s such a relief! I’ll have to finish the year, but that’s it.
It’s a real shame that we speak so little now that I’m off FB.
Frum
By PBteacher, May 11, 2010 @ 11:15 am
Amazing how easily you blogged on the language and excitement of a child, all the while showing the prejudice of who you are.
The north has positions for people who are uncomfortable with race, social and economic strife and behaviors. Perhaps someplace where you can be who you really are and a place that has little diversity.
By Miss Teacha, May 11, 2010 @ 11:38 am
PBteacher,
Thank you for reading and taking the time to leave comments on my blog. Perhaps you have misunderstood the post OR who I am. I AM an African American who lives in a diverse community. What you mistook for prejudice was my clarifying the type of dancing for those who are NOT familiar. I am not racist and I appreciate diversity which if you have read any other posts, you would understand. Again, thank you for commenting and making me aware of the possible “racist” nature of my words.