Two Days In….and All Is Well

i been dreaming of only ONE oompa loompa…. but a hundred times.

We have 2 sixth graders this year, and they are both MUCH less mature than any of their sibs were at that age (and in some cases that’s SAYING something). Must have been something in the water that year. One of my best friends teachers “only” the special ed kids – it takes a bigger heart to do it, but I think it earns you your own room in Heaven. 🙂

LOL. Yep, my kids can’t quite figure out the line either regarding “Ms. Blondie likes me so I can do what I want” and the truth which is “Ms. Blondie likes me and therefore I need to be the respectful kid she decided to like and then I will get treats.” Amazing how fast they learn with a snarl or in my case “A LOOK.” lol r

I think it is really hard to work with both ends too. It seems like my class is either reading and writing like crazy, or they aren’t with no in between…*sigh* Have a good year!!!

It’s amazing what kids will try to get away with. Most are very good-hearted, though. They learn about shared respect pretty quickly.

Throwing food . . . throwing chairs . . . throwing food . . . throwing chairs . . . I’ll take food, thank you.

It always seems like the 6th graders get less and less mature. I think its good that the special ed kids get you. You’re able to incorporate them into your classes and the dont have to feel alienated. I was an aid for a class with special needs students, and they would cry sometimes because they had to be left out of the fun classes, like cooking and shop. Its so good for their souls to have you.

I am going to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tomorrow. AND I get to eat dim sum before we go to the movie. AND I am going to Disneyland after the movie. You wanna slap me yet? AND school does not start for me for another three weeks. How ’bout now? Should I start running now? xoxo

RYN yup pic is new didn’t realize that us free od’ers had that option till I got bored the other day and took a long walk around OD hehe… Glad all is well, you might look into the local downs syndrom help center you could probably get a position teaching them life stuff like how to boil water, basic home care so they can live on their own. Not sure what ya need, gee I’m full of advice arn’t I? L

How in the world is it even possible to improve on the original ” Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?” You’re one in a million, Sunshine !

I really admire the work you do with your kids and I love how you keep a sense of humour about you. Sweet dreams, teacher.

The oompa loompas were disturbing, but Willy was great! With a grin…

I want to come visit for the food fight….I just have this feeling you could turn it around into a teaching tool. Keep loving them all, that’s part of what will keep them truly exceptional.

I’m utterly with you on the ” I’d rather deal with ALL exceptions or ALL run-of-the-mills.” I often had small groups of “exceptions” for maths (There was never much competition for teaching those classes. Odd!) It could be incredibly satisfying.But a few of those students in “run-of-the-mill” classes made life difficult for everybody, including them. Best wishes; your class sounds a challenge.

Hopefully the “immature” young isn’t a sign of things to come. Crossing my fingers.

some of us have talked about how kids seem to cycle. You have 4 or 5 years of mostly well behaved ones and then 4 or 5 years of those that don’t want to do anything.

I think I’d rather dream about Johnny Depp, but then I haven’t seen that movie yet either! LOL 🙂

OMG…the schizophrenic/throwing/food item is SO funny! I mean…um…right up until someone touches her food in class…

lol @ luna. wolfie, you are simply wonderful in what you do for your kids. they are so lucky to have you and i bet they know it, too~

I just love coming here and reading about your students and classroom. I can see this as a good TV show. Maybe you could write screenplay in your spare time.

🙂 So does the combination make it harder to teach or is it just a matter of mindset?

I haven’t seen that movie yet. Never saw the original either. I think you’re right about getting certification to deal with the special students. But you know I’m behind you no matter what you do. It’s still seems weird that you’ve started school when we have almost a month more before our kids start back. *with warmest hugs*

I’ve noticed that a bit, some years the whole group just doesn’t seem to be as with it. Perhaps has something to do with a shock that occured that year when these kids were 4-5 year old formative or some other important year. Ribbit. Come to think of it, those kids in the toddleabout class were really less mature than the ones i’d seen before at that age and i’d have them this year.

Oompa Loompa’s? You should be dreaming of the chocolate my sweet toothed wolfie *grin* Looking forward to seeing that! You would be brilliant at working in a class of special ed kids. Go for it!!. and you’re not a softie, you have an instinct for who needs extra care, that’s all.

Peek a Boo did Ms. Sunshine get hauled off by those young looking 6th graders or did she hide them in the pantry to keep them safe and now she is barricaded in her classroom in a supposed hostage situation? Runs and checks the Florida news…………Phew no barricaded teachers in Florida….snickers Lael

Wow that is early for school to start…they start here at the end of the month.

February Gold put it right: “It’s so good for their souls to have you.” What you’re doing there is extraordinary.

Ribbit, keep those puppies out of Katrina. 🙂 Ya know i remember Katrina as an ice skater whirling around.

Heard somebody say recently that six graders are still pliable; maybe that’s the immaturity you’re seeing in them. But you’ve been at it so long you must be able to recognize the difference. Who am I to tell YOU? After all, we all know I’m “ignorant.”

I would not have the patience required to work with children let alone special needs children. 🙂