Well unfortunately I got sick last week and missed two days. While I was out of course the students didn't get their daily bell ringer. My bell ringers have been brain teasers, that they complain and say "oh, that was lame" everyday. Well when I was out, I got a text from one of my students telling me that she miss me and she hope I feel better. She also ask me "when was I going to return. I must say that this made me feel quite special.
When I returned the same students that complain about my lame "bell ringer", ask for one and told me how much he missed them. Students are really something else, that's why I try not to take anything personal. I love my students and I know that I am right where I am suppose to be. Although it was only two days, me and my lame bell ringers were missed. It doesn't get any better than this.
That was really nice of your student to check on you! Even thought they complain, students really do know when someone is truly there to help them. They are a microwave generation and want what they want right now, but they do eventually get it together and view the bigger picture.
ReplyDeleteContinue with your bell ringers, because they will eventually become conditioned, if they aren't already. Pretty soon, any other wont even be acceptable to them because it is you that are making a difference. Good luck and have a wonderful year.