Yesterday, as we were completing our word problem of the day, I asked the kids if there were any questions. No hands went up, yet I knew that everyone had not quite gotten the concept because the solution required subtraction and a lot of kids had added.
So I told the kids that I wanted them to know that no one was going to laugh at them if they asked a question or said that they didn't understand. That no one was going to think that they were dumb for asking a question. That the only dumb thing would be if they did NOT understand but sat there without asking me to explain and then still didn't know for the next time.
Then I asked again if there were any questions. One boy raised his hand, and I called on him.
"Can I bring a soccer ball tomorrow?"
OK, that thing about no stupid questions? Nevermind.
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3 comments:
You gotta love kids. HA Like the one I got this week. As we were exiting the building for recess, one girl stops and says, "Oooo it's wiggly outside." Ohhkayy now.
The next time, if he asks about a golf ball, you might have cause for alarm. Otherwise, sounds like you're off to a great year!
Well, at least he raised his hand and didn't yell out.
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