I was in my room a-workin away today after school when first one, then another, and then another student came by to borrow a calculator, sign out a lap top, and record their word study words. Homework Club was being held across the hall, but I happened to have what these kids needed to get the job done, and I certainly didn't mind sharing.
A little while later a student in search of a quiet place to finish a test took a seat at one of my tables, and a seventh grader from my homeroom last year stopped by for a visit. In between all the action, I was able to get quite a bit of grading done.
At 3:30 the colleague who was supervising homework club brought the supplies back over and stowed them on the shelf where they belong. "It's so nice that the kids feel comfortable just coming over to your room," she said.
"Why wouldn't they?" I shrugged.
"Well, they don't all have you for a teacher," she answered. "They could be intimidated."
I nodded. I'd never really considered that.
"But when I told them not to bother you, they all said you wouldn't care."
They were right. When you're a public school teacher there are many annoying things competing for your time and attention, but when the kids need something to do their work?
It's never an inconvenience.
A little while later a student in search of a quiet place to finish a test took a seat at one of my tables, and a seventh grader from my homeroom last year stopped by for a visit. In between all the action, I was able to get quite a bit of grading done.
At 3:30 the colleague who was supervising homework club brought the supplies back over and stowed them on the shelf where they belong. "It's so nice that the kids feel comfortable just coming over to your room," she said.
"Why wouldn't they?" I shrugged.
"Well, they don't all have you for a teacher," she answered. "They could be intimidated."
I nodded. I'd never really considered that.
"But when I told them not to bother you, they all said you wouldn't care."
They were right. When you're a public school teacher there are many annoying things competing for your time and attention, but when the kids need something to do their work?
It's never an inconvenience.
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