To celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday we have had Seuss themed centers all week. Today I read Sneeches and everyone got a star to tape on their belly.
Later someone asked one of my students why he had the star on his belly. He confidently replied...
"because I'm a snitch."
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Kill 'em with Kindness
The counselor came in with her "kitty" called I care Kitty. She uses it to teach various lessons and today's was on conflict resolution.
She modeled the "correct" way to problem solve. Say the person's name. Say how you felt and what you could do to solve the problem. a la...
"Johnny, I felt angry when you took the ball. Let's share it instead! Thank you!"
To end the lesson she asked "Class, what did you learn today?"
One student responded "To be polite when someone takes something from you!"
Moral Missed.
She modeled the "correct" way to problem solve. Say the person's name. Say how you felt and what you could do to solve the problem. a la...
"Johnny, I felt angry when you took the ball. Let's share it instead! Thank you!"
To end the lesson she asked "Class, what did you learn today?"
One student responded "To be polite when someone takes something from you!"
Moral Missed.
Monday, February 27, 2012
The Famous Dr. Cat
Since it's Dr. Seuss' birthday on Friday all of my centers have some connection to him or his work. I even made him our "Player of the Week" and filled out all of his biographical information.
After hanging the poster beside my desk a student walked over and pointed to the picture.
Student: Who is that?
Me: It's Dr. Seuss. Remember I just read the poster to you.
Student: OH! I though he was a cat!
Me: (dumbfounded stare)
Sunday, February 26, 2012
What's My Age Again?!?
Student: Mr. X you know what?
Me: No, what?
Student: You are overage.
Me: What? What does that mean?
Student: You know, you can drink beer or wine...if you want to.
Me: No, what?
Student: You are overage.
Me: What? What does that mean?
Student: You know, you can drink beer or wine...if you want to.
Import/Export
Overheard...
(Caucasian student to a Hispanic student)
"You know, everything we have is made in China. They give us EVERYTHING! Except for you, you were made in Mexico."
(Caucasian student to a Hispanic student)
"You know, everything we have is made in China. They give us EVERYTHING! Except for you, you were made in Mexico."
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Does it Matter if You're Black or White?
Since today is Feb. 1st, I began "calendar lesson" by asking what happens in February.
Students: Valentine's Day! Groundhog Day! President's Day! My Birthday!
Me: Yes! Those are all correct. Does anyone know what is celebrated the whole month?
Students: No, sir.
Me: It's Black History Month. That means we celebrate famous African-Americans. You know people like Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, all of those people.
Student A: (who is black) and ME!
Me: Well you aren't famous yet but when you are we will celebrate you too!
Student B: What about Michael Jackson? He used to be black. Do we celebrate him too?
Why are my kids obsessed with MJ and his skin color (or lack there of?)
Students: Valentine's Day! Groundhog Day! President's Day! My Birthday!
Me: Yes! Those are all correct. Does anyone know what is celebrated the whole month?
Students: No, sir.
Me: It's Black History Month. That means we celebrate famous African-Americans. You know people like Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, all of those people.
Student A: (who is black) and ME!
Me: Well you aren't famous yet but when you are we will celebrate you too!
Student B: What about Michael Jackson? He used to be black. Do we celebrate him too?
Why are my kids obsessed with MJ and his skin color (or lack there of?)
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