Good day
today.
We played
Brain Quest
in
three classes.
I bribed them
with
rewards
of
suckers
and
threats
of
sending
disruptive
individuals
to study hall
with
a
(drum roll)
workbook.
Gasp!
Everyone
received
suckers.
No one
was
banished.
The highest scoring group
won
two suckers.
To Kill a Mockingbird classes
listened
discussed
questioned
laughed
and
generally
reminded
me
of
why
I
teach.
This wasn't really meant to be a poem--I'm just messing around.
I'm off to the lake with husband.
Here's some Psalms to end your week and begin your weekend!
O LORD, thous hast searched me, and known me.
Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
. .
Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?
. .
If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
. . .
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works;
and that my soul knoweth right well.
. . .
Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalm 139: 1, 1, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 23, and 24
(More of my mother's underlined verses from her red Bible.)
Blessings for a wonderful weekend!
Hi Beth, Sounds like you had a good day.... Teaching is hard --but it has its blessings... When I taught, I just had to keep telling myself that it was worth it IF I could only change the life of one young person...
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Hugs,
Betsy
I was reading that Psalm a couple days ago, my heart needed it! Thanks for sharing it today. Have a blessed and wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteway to go, teach!
ReplyDeleteBet your students enjoyed it, too ...
ReplyDeleteAnd to you! Have a wonderful weekend at the lake.
ReplyDelete"To Kill a Mockingbird." FAVORITE. I want to be in your class : )
Do they get to watch the movie at the end?
And your day with those students was rewarding and well-spent, I'm sure - for you and them!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great day! Now, I hope your weekend was just as wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou have my deepest admiration. Teaching is definitely not my strong suit, and I appreciate what a difficult, rewarding job it is. I think I would love sitting in your classroom (and I'd like a sucker too!).
ReplyDeleteHope you had a wonderful weekend.