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I'm the fifth grade recess duty person and I love being with all 60 of those kids, even if we are all in one room together when it's too cold to go outside. And even though it's mostly too loud - all the time.
Today, the volume was growing at a steady pace, and then the girls screeched over something, so I told them all to go to their silent spots. I began my diatribe:
"Don't talk in your loud voice. Don't talk in your appropriate voice. Don't talk in a quiet voice, or a whisper. Just don't talk."
This was met with, "How about sign language?" and this friend of mine starts tapping his palm like he's dialing a phone, then he's got his hand up to his ear and is pointing at another friend to pick up the call, then they're laughing, and then I'm laughing, and then it was over.
Recess, that is.
This is why my heart will always be with the middle school kids. They are so clever and funny, and I love them so!
Today, the volume was growing at a steady pace, and then the girls screeched over something, so I told them all to go to their silent spots. I began my diatribe:
"Don't talk in your loud voice. Don't talk in your appropriate voice. Don't talk in a quiet voice, or a whisper. Just don't talk."
This was met with, "How about sign language?" and this friend of mine starts tapping his palm like he's dialing a phone, then he's got his hand up to his ear and is pointing at another friend to pick up the call, then they're laughing, and then I'm laughing, and then it was over.
Recess, that is.
This is why my heart will always be with the middle school kids. They are so clever and funny, and I love them so!
A very creative and respectful response! I love when kids can make me laugh! Reminds me in that moment that they are just that ... kids! Thanks for the smile today!
ReplyDeleteI love the middle school age too! Sometimes I cannot get enough of their hilarity!
ReplyDeleteI agree kids at that age can be so spontaneous and so funny.
ReplyDeleteI am the WORST at getting derailed into laughter when I'm trying to be stern. I can just see those kids with their hand-phones!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your post and seeing your words about how you love middle school age kids. They are lucky to be with someone like you who appreciates them.
ReplyDeleteI love when those "stern" moments are followed up with a good laugh! I can only wrinkle my brow for so long before I crack a smile with my 5th graders!
ReplyDeleteI'm getting worse at keeping my straight, stern face. This group of kiddos can get me laughing pretty quick. They sure are fun, but I don't envy your recess duty! Fun post, Michelle!
ReplyDeleteMiddle schoolers are such dorks and that's why I love them. I also enjoy people who can see through the bravado and the attitude and the teenaged angst to love them for who they are.
ReplyDeleteThank you for validating why I love what I do and I do what I love! :)
Darin - 6th/8th grade RLA teacher :)
I love how saucy and sassy they are! My kiddos are pretty quick witted too. It keeps me on my toes and adds a little bit of silly happiness to my day. Great share! :)
ReplyDeleteI love how saucy and sassy they are! My kiddos are pretty quick witted too. It keeps me on my toes and adds a little bit of silly happiness to my day. Great share! :)
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