trust

it's so amazing that i have a class that i trust to use their time well, ask for help when they need it, and follow directions. the reason that it's amazing is that the same type of class (an intervention class) was totally untrustworthy and basically incapable of doing those three things, last year. i know, i gush about these kids all of the time, but it's just so lovely to spend two hours with them every day. this is my morning double class. the afternoon is a different story. i trust them to run errands and come back, and just to work, help each other, and be responsible. most of today was spent doing review and it was semi-independent work. i was helping kids who have been out, answering questions, but also taking a minute to check in with kids about other stuff. it's a small class, which makes a difference--that is really nice. they are just great, that's all. :-)

yay for great kids!!!