Memoirs of the 7th Graders Pt. 2

Again, what a busy week! A few 7th graders came to my room earlier this week (and by earlier this week I mean yesterday) because they've taken notice of 6th graders playing Wii U. While I would love to have these students come up to play once a week, it wouldn't be fair as Wii U is a prize that 6th graders have to earn. In addition to this situation, it's hard because what about all of the other 7th graders that will inevitably hear about it?

 I'm glad they enjoy spending time with me even though I'm no longer their teacher. As I may have mentioned in an earlier post, I'm still bewildered that I made an impact on these kids. However, I don't think there's anything I can do in regards to having these 4 students play each week. Looks like it's a one time thing! I know video games are fun!

Memoirs of the 7th Graders Pt. 1

I have been extremely busy as of late but I've finally got a chance to post. This week I've had the experience of a few of the 7th graders I had last year come to my room before going to the cafeteria for lunch. It's interesting to hear their new experiences and how things have drastically changed. As a teacher that struggled with management last year, there is a gigantic shift between previous expectations from last year, and their current math teacher's expectations.

Because of those management issues, I didn't think I made much of an impact on those students at all. However, plenty of them wanted to have me back, recalled what it was like to have a teacher that explained the math to them, and even remembered their seat.

L: "Right here Mr. E! This was my seat. Right here!"

A former student has also come into my room for homework help.

S: "You always explained this to us!"

Maybe I wasn't the best teacher. But I was wrong. I provided them with a space to learn math, and served as a person they could go to with any question about math or trouble in school. And they know that they are welcome.