Today I printed out Halloween themed add/sub story problems for the kids' math lesson. I started reading one: "There are six people in line to buy a costume. Suzy is 5th in line. How many people are in front of her?" Nathan started guessing numbers (all wrong) and then said in his Nathan way, "I'm outta here!" and got up and walked off. I guess it was a little too much...
After doing school with the boys, I've gained much appreciation for teachers. They all need raises! I think that I am a pretty patient person, especially with my kids, but it takes an infinite amount of patience to be a teacher! For instance, I was teaching Nathan "the" as a sight word. I showed it to him, and said "This says 'the'. What is this word?" Nathan said, "umm, 'was'?"
Today I asked Alex if this sentence needed a question mark or a period: "we go for a ride" He said: "take a taxi". I said "question mark or period??" He said "Just take the taxi!!" Where did I go wrong?? I think if I were a teacher of 30 kids, and dealing with behavior problems, I would be like Nathan: "I'm outta here!!"
They are good little learners, though, and we have fun. As soon as Todd comes home to show me how to do the scanner, I'll post some of their writing.
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3 comments:
That's hilarious! Those boys are so dang funny! Can't wait to see their work. Keep up the good work, Ms. Carlson!
I can hear Nathan saying that and then going to his dinos or something to play. How cute.
I admire your courage, remember I used to have a roll of duct tape in my diaper bag for Brian emergencies!!!! :-)
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