My students are 12 - 13 years old. They're on the threshold - you know, still watching iCarly, playing make believe and sleeping with cartoon themed sheets and pillow cases - but toeing the line. They're starting to wear make up and curling their hair, experiencing life at such a heightened state that everything is something that could possibly end their very existence.
It's cute.
I like that they are on the threshold. They aren't afraid to be good at school. It's not too cool to be smart, yet. They don't ignore you if they see you on the street, and they openly admit their need for help, love and affirmation.
And, like 70% of the time, they have such innocent senses of humor.
Recently, I expressed my undying love for Thor to the class. This week, I received several valentines from Thor...notes were taped to my computer that expressed my love for Thor, my smart board was tagged with Thor's name and hearts...
It makes me happy to know that this really trivial piece of information brings them so much joy.
I better come up with another one, fast. Next week, poor Thor will be old news.
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Things I heard this week that made me happy:
- Ms. Hansen, can I schedule lunch with you next week? I really need to talk through some things, and you're the only adult in the building I trust.
- Thanks for making my first year at a new school so easy. I was really nervous, and your support and encouragement has been really helpful.
- It'd be really cool if you came on this summer trip with the organization I volunteer with. I wouldn't even get tired of having my teacher on my summer break because you're pretty cool.
- Can I hang out in your room? I'm having a really hard day.
It's cute.
I like that they are on the threshold. They aren't afraid to be good at school. It's not too cool to be smart, yet. They don't ignore you if they see you on the street, and they openly admit their need for help, love and affirmation.
And, like 70% of the time, they have such innocent senses of humor.
Recently, I expressed my undying love for Thor to the class. This week, I received several valentines from Thor...notes were taped to my computer that expressed my love for Thor, my smart board was tagged with Thor's name and hearts...
It makes me happy to know that this really trivial piece of information brings them so much joy.
I better come up with another one, fast. Next week, poor Thor will be old news.
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Things I heard this week that made me happy:
- Ms. Hansen, can I schedule lunch with you next week? I really need to talk through some things, and you're the only adult in the building I trust.
- Thanks for making my first year at a new school so easy. I was really nervous, and your support and encouragement has been really helpful.
- It'd be really cool if you came on this summer trip with the organization I volunteer with. I wouldn't even get tired of having my teacher on my summer break because you're pretty cool.
- Can I hang out in your room? I'm having a really hard day.
1 comment:
That is so sweet. You are making a difference in these lives.
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