Well, along with Shaundra, Shandra, Trandra, Chondra, and Changa...(the mispronunciations of my name) we can add Miss Locker, Miss Lock, and Miss Lockhead to the mix.
I have had the privilege of observing in a 3rd class for my elementary education course this quarter and a few of the students have decided to call me whatever comes to their minds.
In addition to my misnomers, I was asked by one student if a black kid in the class was my cousin.
Student: Miss Locker, is Tom your cousin?
Me: Whaaaa?
Student: I asked if Tom is your cousin?
Me: Um. No. Actually, I've never seen Tom before.
Student: Well, is he your cousin's cousin?
Me: NO!
(Let's keep in mind that Tom was about 45 shades darker than I and we share no resemblances whatsoever.)
Student: Oh. Well, are you married?
I've also had the joy of playing tetherball and football during recess. I'm not sure what possessed me to walk in the sand with sandals; I will admit that after recess I had some ashy ankles and all of the lotion at Bath and Body Works wouldn't have done me justice.
I have had the privilege of observing in a 3rd class for my elementary education course this quarter and a few of the students have decided to call me whatever comes to their minds.
In addition to my misnomers, I was asked by one student if a black kid in the class was my cousin.
Student: Miss Locker, is Tom your cousin?
Me: Whaaaa?
Student: I asked if Tom is your cousin?
Me: Um. No. Actually, I've never seen Tom before.
Student: Well, is he your cousin's cousin?
Me: NO!
(Let's keep in mind that Tom was about 45 shades darker than I and we share no resemblances whatsoever.)
Student: Oh. Well, are you married?
I've also had the joy of playing tetherball and football during recess. I'm not sure what possessed me to walk in the sand with sandals; I will admit that after recess I had some ashy ankles and all of the lotion at Bath and Body Works wouldn't have done me justice.
I happened to look up at one point after I caught an interception during the aforementioned football game and noticed several school bus drivers (men) watching me and probably wondering what I was doing. You heard it here first: I was a tomboy in a previous life and only converted to my feminine side, like, 8 years ago. Don't be fooled. Third grade recess brings out my tetherball, football throwin', basketball shootin' spirit like no other.
I've said all that to say this: I, Chandra D. Locker/Lockhead/Locke aka Lockett, am smitten with 3rd grade.
13 comments:
Hahahahha! Kids say the funniest things, don't they?! And 3rd grade is the BEST! (I've had experience teaching music class from 1st grade up to 7th, and 3rd was my favorite) Looks like you're having a blast! =)
(Tom must have a crush on you! lol)
Kids are great. :)
Ooooooh! Sounds like a blast! I have to say that my favorite grades are first and second. Love them. Of course they are harder to get under control but they are a ton of fun. :)
Too cute. Kids are amazing and their thought processes are...well...unique. Just think, you had fun and got academic credits all at the same time.
tooooo cute! :o)
Hahahaha.
Miss Lockhead, that's hysterical!
Kids are great at striking up irrelevent conversation though, aren't they?
HAHA.
LOL. I was the girl who couldn't even serve a volleyball over the net. I envy you.
Good luck in your teaching endevours. Take it from one who has taught a little of every grade from Kindergarten through High School. Teaching is a very rewarding profession, but you will need the patience of God to help you make it through.
Best of Luck,
Josh, Candance & Chloe
Heeey again!!! I was gonna send you an email but I see that you don't have yours up! WCC was awesome!!! I had sooooooo much fun and the preaching was awesome and powerful. The singing was GREAT too! We got DOWN with worship!!! LOL I have pics that I can email. I am glad you stopped by my sight. Did you read any stories? Most girls favor the story Little Messenger- I guess it is just something we can all relate with! So you teach 3rd grade? Thats awesome!!! Well I guess I better go..I don't wanna write you like a whole book in your comment section of your blog!!! HAHA! If you want to email me its maryfranceswriting@gmail.com
God bless ya!!
Mary :)
Funny!! That's great. Guess it's just the cowgirl in you.
Hey... your questions you posted. Mission242 is a nationwide campus ministry. Sac-town hosts a chapter at a couple area colleges. Our College&Career group organizes it locally. I finally got what you were saying.. yeah... maybe I'll create a group on FB.
You've been added to One Stop by an anonymous fan!
Yay for the children!!!
James: aha! :O) Now there's the answer I was looking for! Thanks so much.
One Stop: Really? ME!?! I'm so happy! ;op
Once upon a time when I was subbing trying to save money for graudate school so that I never had to teach little children again I subbed in a very bad 5th grade class that had a rep for making subs miersable. I walked in and saw the book _Miss Nelson is Missing_ on the teacher's desk and I knew what I had to do. I told the students my name was Ms. Swamp. They were scared to death having just been fed the story by the teacher. Also no matter how many times I told them that wasn't really my name for the rest of the year whenever I was at the school I was called Ms. Swamp. It was wonderful.
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