"You mean, like being a parent?" One child's response to an artists description of their day which included 'paperwork.'
"Hey everyone! Let's go get some beers." Not a frat guy... this was a 4 year old to all of his friends which then created a day of "beer" drinking. I tried to turn it into sodas, juice, water and so many other things! Even dinosaur spit... but nope. They wanted beer. I wanted a beer too, that was the problem!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
What this is all about.
The day in the life of a teacher is pretty similar for every teacher out there I'm sure. And then there's the fact that we ALL love our kids and think they are smarter and funnier than everyone else's kids! But here's the deal... mine are pretty darn funny. This blog is all about them and I am writing it in hopes that someday I can find some good book material out of it!
I have had, in over 5 years of teaching, many funny moments. But none have been as funny as the group of children I have been working with for the past 2 years. I mean, hilarity ensues daily and this is the ONLY reason I am still in this profession. The children. They are rockstars, and they know it! They call me pretty, too - and that is always a plus! It could be a Monday where I may be looking like I just rolled out of bed, wearing my nasty uniform from the day before, with my hair in a messy ponytail and surely one child will say - "Ms. Stefine, you're a princess!" Now if that doesn't make your Monday not so crappy, I don't know what will help your day!
So onward... These stories come to you from my Polar Bear classroom. A very diverse group students, we are always laughing together (or mad at each other, as I am a very honest teacher with my students and let them know my feelings!).
Yesterday, as one child was preparing for his nap, he noticed his "nap spot" had classmates lined up washing their hands:
"Ms. Stefine, I wait here?" he asked as he set his mat down on the carpet nearby.
"Of course! Way to use that old brain of yours!" I responded to him.
With a look of confusion and anger he retorted, "I no have old brain! Why YOU say I have OLD brain!?"
As I laughed, he continued... "My brain NEW. Not old! UGH!"
Soon after, he rested quietly on his mat not realizing the joy he had brought to my day!
Fast forward one day and we have a story about a little girl who only comes 3 days a week. Usually, very quiet, she's the perfect student. Sits patiently. Tries all activities. Shares easily. Perfect. Today, I saw her "mean" side! After finding a pretend bug on the playground, I tried to scare her - unsuccessful! She knew too easily! Without hesitation she then said, "But I know who you can put it on next!" She then pointed to another child near us. Of course, we put the bug on that child's shoulder. And sure enough! "AAHHH!!!' Followed by intense laughter from each os us!
I have had, in over 5 years of teaching, many funny moments. But none have been as funny as the group of children I have been working with for the past 2 years. I mean, hilarity ensues daily and this is the ONLY reason I am still in this profession. The children. They are rockstars, and they know it! They call me pretty, too - and that is always a plus! It could be a Monday where I may be looking like I just rolled out of bed, wearing my nasty uniform from the day before, with my hair in a messy ponytail and surely one child will say - "Ms. Stefine, you're a princess!" Now if that doesn't make your Monday not so crappy, I don't know what will help your day!
So onward... These stories come to you from my Polar Bear classroom. A very diverse group students, we are always laughing together (or mad at each other, as I am a very honest teacher with my students and let them know my feelings!).
Yesterday, as one child was preparing for his nap, he noticed his "nap spot" had classmates lined up washing their hands:
"Ms. Stefine, I wait here?" he asked as he set his mat down on the carpet nearby.
"Of course! Way to use that old brain of yours!" I responded to him.
With a look of confusion and anger he retorted, "I no have old brain! Why YOU say I have OLD brain!?"
As I laughed, he continued... "My brain NEW. Not old! UGH!"
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