Frog / Toad Licker

After reading Chris's post, I realized many things affect teaching and the students' learning process.  I was shocked to find out that someone would actually lick a frog to get high, the first time heard it.  I looked it up on the internet and found that a couple of sites included 'how-to' instructions.  I believe we had a drug culture while I was in High School but it was not as bad as it is now.  The students have tons of informational resources that they can use positively or negatively.

After the economic downturn, I started seeing more sleepy students. When I questioned them, they said they were tired.  At first I thought it was from poor time management. But as I questioned them more, they told me they did not have food at home and only ate while at school. The counselors worked with me and we provided snacks for students through the guidance office. The students became more attentive and thanked me for caring about them.

Sometimes I find I attempt to lead the students to forget everything else and simply escape into a learning environment while they are in my class.   As teachers, I think we all desire to make education the 'drug of choice' for our students.