Anyways, I subbed in 3rd grade today. In the morning I did not do much. The teacher was still there. She wasn't leaving until around 10. There was also a student teacher. I worked with a group of 5 kids on math. Then the kids had music. I helped the student teacher organize books. Then the kids came back and the student teacher taught a lesson. Then the kids had PE. I helped the student teacher organize books again! After lunch the student teacher left as well and I had the kids by myself for the rest of the day. They were ok. Lots of chatty ones in the bunch so I was forever telling them to quiet down. There were also a couple kids who didn't really want to pay attention or do their work. They annoyed me, but at least they weren't defiant.
One funny tale for the day though: during one of the reading groups I had 3 kids reading with me - two boys and a girl. We'd been reading for about 10 minutes when all of a sudden the girl blurts out, "Hey! Your lips are differently shaped than ours." I responded with some great wisdom such as, "Well, everyone's lips are a little different." But seriously, what is it with my lips?! Last year I had a kindergartner ask me why I had a hole in my lip! I think they must be seeing another dimension. Or maybe I am!
2 comments:
The lip comment cracks me up! I am amazed with the things kids will observe and then comment on. It keeps things interesting.
Love you!!! MOM
Step aside Art Linkletter! All you need is a teacher friend to hear the funny things kids say. Always makes me wonder what gems my little guys utter when I'm not around. Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday.
Hugs, Rhonda
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