3rd Grade

Today I got to sub for the third grade class that I did my first round of student teaching with. If I am ever having a bad day, they can make it better.

I walked out to pick my students up this morning, and in unison, all 30 smiling faces ran up to hug me while yelling, "Miss. Hobbs is here!!!" A bear hug was exchanged between me and all 30 kids, which I am sure made us look like the craziest class in all the school, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

During the assembly today, five of the students in my class received an award for their amazing citizenship. Once we all went outside and parents took pictures with their students, a parent told me that they were disappointed that my master teacher was unable to be at school but was so excited that I was able to sub for the students. Students asked to take pictures with me, and although I know I will never live up to Mrs. Burke (my master teacher), it felt nice to be asked to take a picture with them. (I know, I am a little lame for being excited about that, but don't judge me!)

I think I went into teaching for my own selfish reasons. I enjoy feeling appreciated and I love feeling like I have made a difference in these kids lives. I love coming back to sub only to find these kids running towards me with excited looks on their faces. It is one of the greatest feelings ever.


Quote of the day:
(Students have a holiday shop on campus where they can buy little gifts for family members.)
Me: "Why are you pouting?"
Student: "Miss. Hobbs, they call that place a store. It is definitely not a store."
Me: "I don't understand what you're talking about."
Student: "Well at a store, you can exchange things. I tried to exchange my gift because I bought these earrings for my aunt and she does not like blue. THEY WOULDN'T LET ME EXCHANGE IT! Therefore, they ARE NOT a real store." (walks away with an angry look on his face.)

(A couple hours later)

Student: "Miss. Hobbs, I have these earrings and since they wont let me exchange it, I am going to sell these for $7.00."
Me: "Ok."
Student: "Well Miss. Hobbs, the original price was $7.75, so I am selling them for 75 cents less."
Me: "That is nice of you."
Student: "Soooooooooooooooooo, do you have $7.00?"