Being a Dad makes me a Better Teacher

When I became a dad I learned to get more done in less time. I’m more efficient at school so I can have more time with my family.

In the College of Education they told us each parent sends their best kid to school. This makes way more sense now.

Being a dad of a child who is very challenging helps me relate to the parent of the kid who can’t seem to behave in class.

Having a child who is very shy and sensitive helps me understand the stress some kids feel when I ask them to share something with the class. I am more patient and understanding.

Having a child who is visually impaired has given me a much deeper understanding of the impact of a disability and why it is important to make sure these kids get extra help so they have the same opportunities.

To Love a Worm

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We’re raising mealworms in order to study the life-cycle of an insect.

Along with our class colony, each student was given 3 worms in a plastic cup with some oats and a piece of apple. Names were given. Bonds formed. Soon, more luxurious accommodations were created.

This morning a student approached me with a worm in his hand. He was visibly upset.

What’s up buddy?

Max is dead.

Let’s see… Oh… I’m sorry.

(Starts welling up) I didn’t know I could love a worm so much.

A Song about Moose

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Zombie T-Rex

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My class has really been into zombies lately. I don’t know why, but as a fan of the macabre, I like it. It’s very cute to listen to the narratives because in Grade 3 they are starting to grow up and are doing a lot less imaginative narration in their playing, especially the boys.

On the playground they play Zombie Tag. The game begins with a few zombies and is over when everyone is a zombie. Zombies stagger around the playground moaning and sticking their tongues out as they chase the humans. It’s hilarious! They love it when I become a zombie because I really ham it up.

In class, they’re creating Eraser Zombies and having epic battles. We’ve had a few indoor recesses lately because it’s been so cold outside. As you can imagine, the Zombie attacks have become quite elaborate.

Yesterday a student introduced a new character: Zombie T-Rex!

Would you rather get chased by a zombie or a T-Rex?

Zombie. They’re way slower.

But zombies never give up and they never get tired. You can escape a T-Rex.

Well, what about a Zombie T-Rex!

This discovery produced much awe-ing and ooh-ing, a few high-fives, and a cheer! This is followed by a detailed analysis of a Zombie T-Rex attack and how one might survive it.

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