At the end of lunch everyday the students are given our whole school clapping quiet signal so that they can line up for recess. There are days when they get it on the first try, there are days when they are so eager to chat with their friends that it takes one, two, three, four.... tries. Yesterday was different. Yesterday a few students started to cluck like little silly chickens. It took every muscle in my face for me not to laugh. I composed myself before saying; "The quiet signal does not mean act like a chicken." Right away the kids realized how silly I sounded saying it out loud and we all bursted into laughter. #Fridays #lovemyjob
I chose intentions as my "One little Word" this year. I was chatting about work/life with one of my best friends who has been in my life for over 17 years a few months ago and she gave me probably the best advice I needed in that exact moment, which was to set my intention each day before arriving at work. This happened to be around the same time that my colleagues were sharing their "OLW's" and I thought I would try it out as well. I thought about my conversation with my friend and it hit me...intentions... I wasn't sure if it was the right kind of word but it felt right to me. It is a word that could fit in every aspect of my life. I am constantly thinking about my intentions and they have quickly become the fuel of my day to day. Intentions. Setting the intention. Treating people with good intentions. Doing everything with the best intention no matter the situation. What's your "OLW"?
Those moments are the best part of teaching! One of my 8th graders has been barking at me lately, I think it's after some rap video, not sure I understand, but I laugh every time. Unless it's during instruction, then I'm ticked! :P
ReplyDeleteIf I didn't know that you don't do lunch duty with my class, I'd say it had to be mine. Where does this stuff come from?
ReplyDeleteI'm sad I missed this!
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