Just today I saw many substitute teachers being questioned about their methods. Routine is the word of every day of an elementary school student.
Just today I saw a girl bleeding from her mouth but determined to get that tooth out.
Just today I heard about boys’ bathrooms being closed at two different schools—one because someone put sand in a toilet.
Just today I encouraged a boy who has been bullied in school.
Just today I had more than one child, ages 5-14, hold a door for me.
Just today teachers talked to me about how difficult it can be to deal with parents, but how much they like a lot of them.
Just today I thanked one of my students a second time for a gift she gave me for Valentine’s Day.
Just today I heard nearly half of a class coughing, some seemingly faking, but others obviously not. I seriously tried to hold my breath as much as possible.
Just today one of my students went to the nurse with a tummy ache.
Just today I stopped to talk to a middle school boy who is in a cast. He broke his ankle playing football.
Just today I stood outside with staff and students because of a fire drill. At least we had good weather.
Just today I asked for materials to help one of my students.
Just today a student of mine who usually does not want my help and ignores me, waved when I came into her room.
Just today I learned and taught about soil, tangrams, arrays, Hitler, spiders, animals that sting, and vowel/consonant combinations. I do not like spiders or Hitler. I do pretty well at arrays, but I am not good with tangrams.
Just today I used Google Translate (English to Mandarin) and showed one of my students pictures of berries.
Just today I hoped I made a positive difference in the days of all with whom I was in contact.
I wonder what tomorrow will bring.