Never a Dull Moment

Overheard in my English classroom…

Me: Okay, now that we’re finished with our apostrophe unit, one of the things I’ll be looking for when I read your narratives is that you’ve used your apostrophes correctly. 
Student 1: I just won’t use any words with apostrophes.
Me…

I know, it’s only rock and roll, but I like it

Overheard in the hall…

Student (from 25 feet behind me): Mrs. S.! Mrs. S.!
Me (after he caught up): Yes, dear?
Student: I want to see if you can recognize this song.
Me: Is it rock ‘n roll? If it isn’t, I probably can’t…

Teaching Empathy

My son likes to talk. And when I state that simple fact, I need to emphasize that it’s not just chatter. My boy wants constant conversation. Now. And always. Talking.

I love hearing his opinions. He has some crazy thoughts and some very mature ideas for a seven year old…

Belly laughs are highly underrated. I wish you one…I’m working on a small collection of funny things my kids have said and though your piece this morning made my eyes sweat a little ( as my youngest would say) I thought this one night make you laugh: