This year I am not teaching freshman (which is not what I am thankful for). Last year I was what I called in "freshmanland." All freshman, all year. They really are unique. Right now teaching sophomores, juniors, and seniors it is much more difficult to tell the differences between them. Freshman though, especially in the beginning, are SO different. Even though I don't teach them this year, I have a teacher floating into my classroom during fourth block planning. She teaches an all freshman algebra class.
Today they were SOOOO funny. I seriously just sit and listened to them for 15 minutes. Thankfully, it didn't stress me out being distracted--instead I just enjoyed them and laughed quite a bit. Their teacher showed them the "mathematical dating rule" which always starts interesting conversations. This unleashed their personalities and random questions/comments which she allowed.
They wanted to know my first name. They wanted to know about their teacher's boyfriend. They asked me for my skittles on my shelf (I said no). They asked if my lanterns hanging from the ceiling could light up. They can and I said that if I had 30 triple AAA batteries and someone to turn them on and off they could. One hilarious student who is impossible to describe said "hey I will bring a huge bag..no matter how many times I tell my mom to buy AA she never does." (I wish I could insert audio here!) This went on for a little bit and they made me miss my freshman from last year. I am very happy to teach upperclassmen. It is a welcomed change and good challenge. I also love the content I am teaching. However, freshman are a little more open and honest. They are not afraid to say stupid things quite as much and really are entertaining to teach even though at times frustrating.
So today I am thankful for getting to laugh and that I have now found something to appreciate in every age of high school teenagers this year!
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