Why I love working with kids... Part 3
After homework is finished, the kids are supposed to read quietly until everyone else is done with their work. Once they finish a book, they write it down on a reading tree. The "tree" is a piece of paper with several leaves. Once they complete the tree, they are allowed to pick out an item from the prize box.
A few weeks ago, Hanna picked out a cheesy model car. Before she could finish it, her dog ate it. When her mom asked where we bought it, my boss didn't know. I felt bad because Hanna was really in to putting it together and was very excited about it.
Yesterday, I found a model airplane at the thrift store. It wasn't anything complex, just a set of pre-cut pieces, some paint, and a brush. So I bought it and gave it for her, even though I'm certain that breaks some kind of unwritten rule. I also know we aren't supposed to have favorites, but I can't help it. Any teacher that tells you they don't have favorites is bullshitting.
Today, she brought in her completed model. She even painted it last night. And in addition, she brought me a stuffed tomato that she MADE herself. Awesome!
A few weeks ago, Hanna picked out a cheesy model car. Before she could finish it, her dog ate it. When her mom asked where we bought it, my boss didn't know. I felt bad because Hanna was really in to putting it together and was very excited about it.
Yesterday, I found a model airplane at the thrift store. It wasn't anything complex, just a set of pre-cut pieces, some paint, and a brush. So I bought it and gave it for her, even though I'm certain that breaks some kind of unwritten rule. I also know we aren't supposed to have favorites, but I can't help it. Any teacher that tells you they don't have favorites is bullshitting.
Today, she brought in her completed model. She even painted it last night. And in addition, she brought me a stuffed tomato that she MADE herself. Awesome!