In two weeks I'm going to have no memory of this class...
That was the thought I had as I checked out and got in my car and left school on Monday.
Spanish I. The students had a list of assignments to complete, all in Google Classroom. I rattled off what they needed to do, double checked that the assignment was indeed posted in Google Classroom, took roll, and then settled in for the periods.
It was before Halloween, so they had a sugar skull assignment as well. There were markers and glitter and glue near me. Some students (after completing the online stuff) came up and got materials they needed. They carefully applied glitter to their papers. No mess. (Well, I'm sure some glitter escaped containment, but not to any extent that I needed to worry about.)
I bring along stuff to do for days like this. I read blogs. I keep an eye out for students doing stupid things, but these kiddos mostly just took care of what they needed to take care of.
As I left, I realized that nothing terribly interesting happened all day.
These classes don't generally make the blog, but it was the kind of week where there were a bunch of unremarkable classes. It's a great thing for me, but it's terrible for blog content.
And, if I come across this post in the years to come, I will realize how true it was. I will have basically no memory of this class or this day.
Sometimes boring and routine are good.
ReplyDeleteOh yes. I prefer the boring days. It means education is happening (usually). It's just terrible for the blog.
DeleteCrazy. That sounds like a day worthy of the November Gratitude Challenge. LOL! I really appreciate unremarkable days.
ReplyDeleteI do, too.
DeleteAs long as these days don't happen too often! It might be a harder day when there's excitement, but it's better reading for us!
ReplyDeleteI can usually find the interesting in an otherwise boring day. At least, I hope I make it interesting.
DeleteI guess some of those days can be restful to make up for the ones that get too chaotic and overwhelming. @samanthabwriter from
ReplyDeleteBalancing Act
Yeah, I consider it a balance. Crazy day = due for an easy day.
DeleteJust enjoy classes like that!
ReplyDeleteOh, I do.
DeleteJust enjoy it when it happens!
ReplyDeleteI always want to do sugar skull.
ReplyDeleteSometimes the unremarkable days are nice.
ReplyDeleteThey can be. Very.
Delete"nothing terribly interesting happened all day." Are you worried by that?
ReplyDeleteNope.
DeleteI don't celebrate Halloween because I'm Catholic.
ReplyDeleteBest regards, and I invite you to see my new painting :)
I'm learning Spanish and it's challenging, so I bet that class quickly weeds out the kids who aren't committed or willing to work.
ReplyDeleteI think we all need an occasional boring/nothing happened day, to balance out the days where everything goes wrong.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely.
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