I know that I need to get a life because all I ever talk about is my students, BUT this story needs to be shared. It’s that awesome (to me anyway. And boo to you if you don’t like it).
So, my CT and I both completely agree on cell phone rules: don’t have it out or its mine for the hour. If it’s right at the beginning of the period before we’ve really started lessons, we’ll let it slide.
Anyway, I was circulating around the room to monitor the students and keep them on-task when I spied one of my students texting. This student is generally very well behaved in class and I have few problems with her. However, I did have to take both her iPod AND her cell phone from her in the same class hour last week.
I stick my hand out for the phone. Today is her birthday, and it was right at the beginning of class, but I wanted it anyway. She pondered for a second, then reached back into her pocket (where she’d stashed her phone) and put a fun-size snickers in my hand.
I know I should’ve said “No dice,” and given her points, but sometimes, you just have to let it go, have a laugh, and enjoy the free candy. Happy birthday, dear student, happy birthday to you.
P.S. I am going to start blogging something substantial here soon. I’m getting the itch, I just need a couple of good topics to mull over before I really dig in and start writing.
