“Oh, my!” “I could never do that!” “God Bless You!”
These are just a few of the typical comments I receive when I tell others I teach middle school students. Each age in life has some unique qualities, and I guess Middle School is no different. I love teaching Middle School – I think the students enjoy or maybe “tolerate” the unique qualities or quirks of their teachers just as much as teachers enjoy the uniqueness of their students. As a way of having a little fun, I thought I would periodically share anecdotes about my students’ comments and comments my colleagues share with me. Just in case we ever fool ourselves into thinking our students are truly thinking about the content we are teaching, these comments keep us honest. So … here’s a taste of the view from the Middle Lane.
In the middle of a phonics lesson:
Student to a female teacher: Do you think that substitute with the beard shampoos it?
Teacher’s inner thought: How would I know? Oh no, should I check my chin more thoroughly?
Robin, very funny! We could sit and have some laughs over middle school stories. I’m teaching 7th and 8th graders and I can relate to your post. I get similar comments, but I also get the same joys you get from teaching this delightful age group!
Blessings,
Denise