1. Gave another teacher special super hero pencils
So in an earlier penny posting, I discussed how I gave a teacher superhero stickers and that he team teaches with another teacher that liked superheros too. Remember? They decorated their room with life size posters of Superman and Batman? I still don't get how grown men can melt down to little boys with just a sign in the sky or putting on a cape. But then again, if I had special red ruby slippers - maybe Dorthy would be my superhero? Anyway, knowing that the other teacher really liked this genre as well - I got him a pack of "Justice League" superhero pencils. Use them with the good intentions to fight evil - like over due library books and dogs eating your homework!
2. Complimented another teacher because of a really nice sweater outfit
It seems that this teacher rarely gets to buy anything nice for themselves. I am really bad at this too. Like it is much easier for me to spend my money in buying my son clothes or getting something for someone else, then to go shopping for myself - I have a strange guilt problem with this. Anyway, this particular teacher showed up to school today in a really nice sweater that I have never seen on her before. When I asked her if it was new, she gave me that sheepish grin and said yes. I then told her how nice she looked in it. Then she smiled - and this smile continued on throughout the day - entirely.
3. Compliment another teacher because of a recent news article
I noticed in the town's newspaper that there was a really nice article about the art teacher and the pottery unit that she was doing with her students. Yes, of course it was well written - but it was really nice to hear all of the positive quotes that she said about our school, the students/staff, and the surrounding community. After reading this, I just had to say how nice the article was - she too smiled.
Note: One of the best things that you can give someone in life, is the opportunity for them to smile.
4. Held the door open for a student who had their hands full
This particular student was fetching something for another teacher. So since she was being nice for that teacher, I just wanted to repay the favor. Who am I kidding? I would have still held the door open for this student, even if she wasn't going to be nice to a teacher - it's just common courtesy.
5. Wrote a "Thank You" note to those staff members who danced with my students
So I teach a unit based on world music and dance with my 7th grade General Music students. One of the last activities that we do together within this unit is based on learning and performing various cultures dances such as: Salsa, Irish Step, Hula, Tango, Waltz, and more. Many of my students look forward to this activity the most because it gets them out of their seat and moving around. So today was "International Dance Day" within my classroom and I invited any staff member to come and join the fun. To my surprise a few did including the Drop Out Specialist, 2 English Teachers, 1 Guidance Counselor, 1 Secretary, and even my Administration joined in on the fun. These staff members seemed to enjoy themselves - but it also gave my students an opportunity to enjoy this experience with them. I had to write each of them a thank you note for taking time to participate with my students.
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