#classroomstories

[lonebluewolfpublishing]

The Right Voice at the Right Time

For weeks, he had a reason not to wear them. Every day, something different.

Then one day—he brought them.

I told him he looked good in them. Told him he didn’t have to wear them all day… just try them while working.

He wore them all day.

Sometimes what looks like resistance… isn’t. Sometimes it’s confidence waiting on the right voice.

The right words, from the right person, can change how a child sees himself.

Watch the work. It reveals everything.

— bluewolfpenman.com

Stories that elevate. Voices that matter.

[suskeraharu]

The last two mornings were more than just incredible. For someone who hates waking up in the morning and who thinks five times before going to Boudha, I found myself more inspired and energized when walking back home. To celebrate ideas, to share experiences and to learn the process is what I look forward to everyday and these two mornings have just been that. Special shout-out to @im_roshan dai for the field trip to Nepal Architecture Archive. #fieldtrip #classroomstories #boudha #chiyagirlexplores #studentlife #nepal #kathmandu #wanderlust #memories (at Bouddha Stupa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CelURHGqVwO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[runamiu]

German Class Storytime

A kid was trying to say they like eating Kinder egg chocolate things for a practice. Since we’re all beginners, he did not know what that meant in German. He didn’t even know Kinder was a German word.

So when he had to speak he said, “Ich esse gern Kinder.”

This translates to “I like to eat children.”

The teacher was surprised and laughing and explained it to the class. And, as expected, the half of the class that heard exploded laughing. The rest of us hadn’t heard because we were on the other side of the classroom. After asking multiple times through the chatter and laughter, the teacher explained what he said in German and then in English and the same thing happened. So for a minute or so the entire German class was just laughing and giggling about the mistake of this kid who had the misfortune of wanting to say they like Kinder eggs.

[snazzyshennanigans]

A Real Live Conversation That I Had With One of My Students

So in class we were talking about the difference between living and non living things. I asked students to raise their hands if they could think of an example of a living thing.

We had the usual kitties and puppies and even a dolphin thrown in there.

Then, one of my 4th grade students who is literally one the most foul mouth kids I have ever had the displeasure of interacting with raised his hand.

Me: "Yes sir, what is your example of a living thing?"

Him: "Well, I was going to go with the African Wild Ass and the common cock"

Me: struggles to gain composure and not throw the whiteboard marker at him

Him: "What?? Those are living things!"

Me: "Absolutely! A donkey and a rooster are excellent examples of living things"

Him: *sits silently and fumes because he didn't get a reaction *