Today, I subbed for Ms. G’s 4th/5th combo class. The teacher’s lesson plan had notes to “be firm” next to a list of “helpful” and “handful” kids.
With this game plan in hand, I greeted the kids with an opening announcement.
“Today, we have a 500 word essay due”.
Surprised looks! Dropped jaws! Moans of incredulity!
I went silent for five beats before looking down at the lesson plan, pretending to turn it around, then announced with a grin.
“Oops, I had it upside down. No essay. Instead, we have kickball for P.E...”
Twenty eight simultaneous sighs of relief mixed with cheers started one of the best days I’ve ever had subbing.
These kids were helpful, responsive, respectful, bright, attentive, and easy to communicate with. Their teacher should be commended for molding such a great group of kids that actually want to be in the classroom.
The day went according to plan with no hitches or glitches. I left a glowing report for Ms. G. about her class.
If ALL classes were as good as this one, I’d have nothing interesting/funny to blog about.
…And I didn’t have to sing!
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