Being Silly

This year has been great!  My students are wonderful! They all get along for the most part and actually work together!  I know this sounds like a dream, but I have felt a lack of fun silly engaging times with my students.  In the past, I have sung and danced, joined in games, gone to recess, colored and had individualized time with my students allowing me to really understand and connect with them.  Don't get me wrong, I have personal relationships with my students, but it is just not as fun and goofy.  

Last night, I was talking with Nate about this and he basically said he thinks I still have my guard up from last year.  It was my hardest year of teaching yet!  I had 29 students who kicked, punched, choked, threatened and any other negative interactions possible.  One student was suspended 4 times prior to winter break.  It was tough.  I was never able to let down my guard and be silly with my students.  Nate thinks I am still in that mentality.  So, my goal for today was to be silly!

I made it!  Throughout the entire day, we had a blast!  It started off with a wonderful self manager assembly including music and great energy.  Later, my students and I danced around the classroom to the doubles song.  We laughed and tried to be as goofy as possible.  We continued to work on our holiday presents while listening to Christmas music.  One student was so pumped on his dance moves, he was telling everyone how he is the best breakdancer out there.  He told me that if I am lucky he might teach me a move some day.  HAHA!  I can't wait for that day to come. It was a great day and I look forward to more like these!

Now, I am off to finish report cards!