OK, here is the thing about little kids: they are SO. DAMN. CUTE. I mean, I'm probably just saying that because I've only been a teacher for two days, but seriously. Yesterday, when they were all dressed up for the first day of school, in their uniforms (khaki pants and red, white, or navy polos), with their new school haircuts and the little girls with their little beads and bows in their hair, to match their uniforms--seriously, they just melt my heart.
Possibly the best part of yesterday was trying to take roll in a kindergarten class (I don't teach until Monday, so I was just floating around helping wherever I could):
"Sweetie, what's your name?"
"Jamarcus."
"Well Jamarcus, what's your last name?"
"Don't have one."
"Really."
(eventually we figured out his last name was Jay; this was deduced from the fact that it was shaved into the side of his head.)
Kids are great. Now I just hope I can teach them some music!
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Our Garden
10 years ago
Yay! I'm having fun too - I got my first teacher gift today. It was a heart-shaped post-it with my name on it, plus the girl who gave it to me gave me a hug and told me I earned it. My heart just melted.
ReplyDeleteI love this story, I am looking forward to much entertainment in "ridiculous teacher stories" form from you, Rita and Rebecca! Thinking of you both, good luck!
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