First off, some kids are waiting for things that aren't likely to happen. One of the sadder moments of the day: during the morning class' recess, one little boy came up to me crying. I assumed he had somehow hurt himself on the playground. I asked him what was wrong and he told me how his daddy left for California and he didn't want to come back. It just about broke my heart. I went and spoke to the IA to let her know what he'd told me (in case they weren't aware of the situation yet). She told me she'd seen him crying and he wouldn't tell her what was wrong. I still can't figure why this little boy felt like telling me this story and not the teachers he actually knows more.
Later in the day, we did some more waiting. At the beginning of the PM class one student was supposed to select a classmate to take the attendance to the office with him (well, and me because they don't know where the office is yet!). Seriously, the kid stood there for like 3 minutes just staring at the group while the IA was telling him to just point to somebody. Finally she pretty much picked for him. It felt like I was just a character in this kindergarten tv show and someone had paused the DVR!
The afternoon class also had recess (it was much hotter outside for this one!). When we got back to the room and lined up for drinks I stood by the line supervising while the IA was with the rest of the class. As I'm standing there I'm realize that the line has not moved for a long time. One little boy was standing at the fountain just gulping water! I stood there and waiting, thinking that surely he was almost done....ok, maybe almost done now......or maybe now.....or not! He just kept drinking and drinking and drinking and I'm wondering, "Where is he putting all that water?! He isn't that big!" Finally I had to countdown for him because otherwise I was afraid he was going to drown himself!
Despite the waiting, it was an enjoyable day. The kids were pretty good, lots spoke English pretty well, and all were super cute. One thing I didn't have to wait for though was a good review! After being in the room for about 2 minutes for breakfast, a little boy asked me to open his cereal bar for him, and while I was doing so he exclaimed, "You're a really good teacher!"
I guess kindergarten is not that hard to impress either. :)
2 comments:
How heart breaking for that little boy. I'm glad he knew you're someone he could talk to. That's funny that opening a wrapper was all it took to get a fan. Kids are funny. I've been the best mommy in the world before because of the flavor of juice I bought. So excited to have the return of Pintastio! Hugs, Rhonda
I need to get caught up now that I'm home. The little boy was very perceptive of your teaching abilities. Glad you're off to such a good start.
Love you!!! MOM
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