I love my job.
BOCES started on monday, and of course, I am already enamored by the amazing power that these kids have over me. They literally keep me in stitches, especially for the moments in lessons that no teacher can ever prepare for.
Example...
Teacher: Today we are going to start a summer long unit about nutrition, health, and fitness. Does anyone know what fitness is a fancy word for?
Student 1: Coconut head.
(5-10 minutes of uproarious laughter, where almost everyone is out of his or her seat)
Teacher: OK well the answer is exercise. The first thing we are going to learn about is some great ways to stay healthy. Who knows what it is that makes us sick?
(blank stares)
Teacher: What is it, in our bodies, that makes us feel yucky.
(blank stares, occasional nose pick, someone falls asleep)
Teacher: You know you guys, come on, think about it. They're in your body, they make you sick, they sort of float...
Student 1: A boat!
Student 2: OH, IT'S SEASICK!
Conclusion: I heart BOCES forever.
Example...
Teacher: Today we are going to start a summer long unit about nutrition, health, and fitness. Does anyone know what fitness is a fancy word for?
Student 1: Coconut head.
(5-10 minutes of uproarious laughter, where almost everyone is out of his or her seat)
Teacher: OK well the answer is exercise. The first thing we are going to learn about is some great ways to stay healthy. Who knows what it is that makes us sick?
(blank stares)
Teacher: What is it, in our bodies, that makes us feel yucky.
(blank stares, occasional nose pick, someone falls asleep)
Teacher: You know you guys, come on, think about it. They're in your body, they make you sick, they sort of float...
Student 1: A boat!
Student 2: OH, IT'S SEASICK!
Conclusion: I heart BOCES forever.