As I have mentioned, I love my class this year, they are so much fun to be around! We make each other laugh all the time. Here are some reasons that I love my class:
1. As I was reviewing a math assessment with my class on Monday morning, we came to a word problem that most of the students in my class missed on the test. It was a simple question but, for some reason it confused the kids. So, while I was explaining it and going over the problem, and I got to the point that confused everyone a unanimous, "Oooohhhhh...!" sounded throughout the classroom. My response was, "Well look who just caught up!" (A quote from one of my favorite movies, A League of their Own.) As soon as I said it I hear Mark say, "Who?! Who just caught up Miss Whittenberg?''
2. I have a young lady in my class, Lidia, who reminds me a lot of me when I was her age. She has a loud laugh, laughs easily, and has a very good sense of humor. Now Lidia plays on a flag football team. She has started a tradition with me; whenever she sees me (even when I don't see her), she runs full speed into me and gives me a huge hug! It started with just Lidia doing this, but she has gotten a full gang of girls to run up and attack me every time they see me. Although it is loud and it scares me most of the time, I love to know that my kiddos are excited to see me and that we have a relationship of trust with each other.
3. We watch a Magic School Bus every day. We watch them to pass time and keep the class busy while we are getting our math minutes and then we finish it when we pack up at the end of the day. The funny thing about this is that when the opening song is playing there are 25 8 and 9 year old that are singing along to the song. It puts a smile on my face every time I hear it. It is great to know that they are comfortable with each other and they have no inhibitions around each other.
4. I have a student in my class who has a broken thumb and it is on her writing hand. Because of this, she needs a lot of assistance in the classroom. I have had many students step up and help her even when they are not asked to do so! I have a wonderful class.
Of course there are many other reasons why I love my kiddos and I will add them as I think of them, but for right now, that's all I got. I have been truly blessed with this class.
