November tidbits from high-school student-teaching:
Going to my high-schoolers' volleyball game:
I march up to to the gym door to get my ticket and am told it costs $5.00. What? It costs money to go to games?? Why yes, this is my first volleyball game ever. No, I have no cash with me whatsoever. Yes, I am a college student. I dig out my cell phone and call Dad: "Daddy, can you pleeaase come bring me some money?" (He did. Thank you, Dad.)
Helping a student with homework -- with Algebra homework:
At first I say, "Oh -- math? Don't ask me." Then, "Wait a minute, I think I can do that." Yep. I could. I couldn't wait to go home and tell Mom.
Naming the students in my class to prove I learned them all:
I like to make the most out of my connections. To one student I say, "Do you remember taking piano lessons together way back like ten years ago?" To another: "I found out your dad's favorite candy is peanut-butter M&M's. Or was it just plain peanut M&M's?" (He shrugs, shifts.) Poor guys. They just became the coolest kids in class.
Going back to visit fifth grade for my birthday:
I tell the kids, "I really like high school, but there's something about fifth grade..." Student: "Fifth grade is GOODER!" (Mrs. D groans...)
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