I subbed today for a teacher with a very complicated title.
I love when lesson plans just say, "the students are working on a project, they know what they should be doing."
Sometimes I'll get lucky and one or two students in a class will know what the teacher is talking about.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
A Middle School Math Teacher
I subbed today for a notoriously difficult group of 7th graders. I managed to keep them silent and on-task for a solid 40 minutes. How? I played some Boston, Journey, and The Beatles.
I guess music does soothe the savage beast.
Also,
Student: Mr. C, do you know Spanish?
Mr. C: Nah, just a couple useful phrases, like "no hablo espanol" and "donde esta el baño."
I guess music does soothe the savage beast.
Also,
Student: Mr. C, do you know Spanish?
Mr. C: Nah, just a couple useful phrases, like "no hablo espanol" and "donde esta el baño."
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
An Elementary Gym Teacher
I subbed for an elementary gym teacher today.
My first graders today were given a "free play day." What this means is that I pulled a bunch of stuff out of the equipment room, and let them go crazy. It didn't take too long before I got bored, so I picked up a rubber kickball, and started bouncing it around as I walked. At some point, a kid accidentally threw a ball at me. I saw it coming, and made a big show out of bouncing it back to him off the ball in my hand. He was amazed by this, so I let him do it again. This was a mistake, it took only a couple seconds before half the class was playing, "let's throw things at Mr. C."
Quote of the day -
2nd Grader: "You smell like my dad!"
My first graders today were given a "free play day." What this means is that I pulled a bunch of stuff out of the equipment room, and let them go crazy. It didn't take too long before I got bored, so I picked up a rubber kickball, and started bouncing it around as I walked. At some point, a kid accidentally threw a ball at me. I saw it coming, and made a big show out of bouncing it back to him off the ball in my hand. He was amazed by this, so I let him do it again. This was a mistake, it took only a couple seconds before half the class was playing, "let's throw things at Mr. C."
Quote of the day -
2nd Grader: "You smell like my dad!"
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
A Band Teacher
I subbed today for a MS/HS band teacher.
The high school concert band went outside for marching practice. I, of course, know nothing at all about it, so she left a note leaving two students in charge of practice. They did a GREAT job, I was really impressed, and told them so. The band did a really good job too, once they got focused. They were so good, in fact, that I'd almost be willing to pay and see a varsity football game, just to watch their half-time show. But then I think, "I got paid to see it today. Twice. That's good enough."
I got to watch the first 50 minutes of UP during all the middle school classes. That movie really has a sad beginning.
The high school concert band went outside for marching practice. I, of course, know nothing at all about it, so she left a note leaving two students in charge of practice. They did a GREAT job, I was really impressed, and told them so. The band did a really good job too, once they got focused. They were so good, in fact, that I'd almost be willing to pay and see a varsity football game, just to watch their half-time show. But then I think, "I got paid to see it today. Twice. That's good enough."
I got to watch the first 50 minutes of UP during all the middle school classes. That movie really has a sad beginning.
Friday, September 30, 2011
A High School Biology/English Teacher
Sometimes when kids start asking me personal questions, I just make stuff up.
Apparently, at some point, I told these kids that I'm a big fan of show tunes. It's weird the sort of stuff they DO remember.
Apparently, at some point, I told these kids that I'm a big fan of show tunes. It's weird the sort of stuff they DO remember.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
A High School English/Biology Teacher
Student: What do you like to do for fun?
Mr. C: Torment and yell at students.
Student: Oh... how's your day going so far?
Mr. C: I'm having a blast.
Mr. C: Torment and yell at students.
Student: Oh... how's your day going so far?
Mr. C: I'm having a blast.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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