Second grade has been in session for 19 days. Although Heidi wouldn't admit to any favorites--there are some that I would like to claim. (Please note that the names have been altered.)
Let's start with Patrick. He sits in the back row when everyone is on the floor. The other day, to Heidi's surprise he was turned around and licking a silver leg to one of the desks. Now that boy knows how to sniff out a flavor and go for it.
This same Patrick also caught a fly that had been buzzing around the room. It was distracting everyone. After a little time--Patrick raised his hand with a triumphant look. "Yes Patrick," Mrs. Boogert said. "I caught the fly!!!!". Everyone cheers!! He was the hero for the day. Well done!
Onto another favorite--Mike. Sometimes Heidi uses scented white board markers. Whenever she does--she constantly finds Mike out of his seat or center with his nose glued to the white boards taking in huge breaths. I know how it is Mike--those scents just call out your name.
The last is anonymous, but this kid packs a punch (the SBD kind). It will be a great and normal day when suddenly everyone is taking cover for fresh air. Way to go--that will get them every time!!
So these are my favorites so far.
4 comments:
This is absolutely hilarious... Ringo sure knows how to pick 'em.
Is Ringo an expert on the SBDs? Seems that he is a great one for aromatics.
Hahaha! Gotta love those 2nd graders! Licking desk legs and sniffing markers ... life doesn't get better then that!
Teaching is such a noble profession - my hat is off to you. A chance to mold the clay while it is still pliable - then it gets fired in the furnace of life and forever after the world will admire the piece without paying proper homage to the artists whose loving hands gave it shape and form. Licking the furniture and catching the fly - priceless! I can still remember each and every one of my elementary school teachers and things that they taught me.
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