Alone with 31 students, what could go wrong or right?

Monday

It was just me and 31 first graders. I know close to no Korean and their English is severely broken. Somehow it worked out wonderfully. Especially when I pulled out the stickers. One little girl, her English is great and she’s always “OH PLEASE, PICK ME!” I’m like O.o then the ones who used to try to hide are talking a lot more. It makes me happy that they are trying. Their English is coming along pretty well.

Wednesdays

Wednesdays, I do absolutely nothing but sit at my desk and lesson plan. Or just well, nothing but sit there trying to find out what I’m going to do in my life. It’s kind of sad because you have all this time on your hands to think. You know sometimes just thinking is not a good thing all the time.

Will I have any students in this class?

BUT! I do have an afterschool class of 3-6 graders on Wednesdays as well as Fridays. At first there were like 13 kids and then it was suddenly 3. Yep that felt lovely. I was like the kids hate me! Then I finally saw them this Wednesday because I didn’t have them after school for 2 weeks. There were cancellations and then Chuseok.

So I was like I might as well just print out like 4 sheets to pass out, no need to do anymore.  I still did more than that hoping that I didn’t just waste more paper. Ok, I use the backs for notes and stuff because I don’t want to toss it in the recycle bin without it ever being used.

Anyways, I walk to class and thinking how I’m going to see my practically empty classroom again. Only to be in for a surprise and see it filled with around 20 kids. I almost cried.

Class

We started learning about countries and nationalities. The kids were good and tried really hard. One of my little buddies came back. I don’t know what it is about him but he makes me laugh. They were yelling answers like “AUSTRALIA! CANADIANNNN! FRENCHIE!” I love these little ones to pieces.

Especially one little boy that I swear is the cutest little kid I’ve ever seen. Like he’s just past adorable, it’s absolutely ridiculous how cute he is. Every time I see him, I’m like “Awwwww aren’t you the cutest little person!” I feel like old people wanting to pinch cheeks. *sigh* Don’t let him laugh. I swear have a bad day and see him you’d forget about it.

Second graders

Yesterday I had second graders and there’s only like eight of them. They are always a pleasure since the beginning. Some of the boys try to cause problems but then when I put them in time out (they were shocked I did it hehe) and we start playing a game they are all “OH! AISHA TEACHER I’M SO SORRY! I WANT TO PLAY!” I’m all O.o oh now you want to use English. I see. I finally give in and let them play. I didn’t have trouble from them after that, no matter what we were doing.

3rd-6th graders

Today, I had my 3-6 graders again. Fridays are always less since those kids do a ton of things. But my little cutie pie is in there. Then, I found out who his sister was. She’s always good in class too, just they are both awesome. I thank their parents (or whoever raised them) for raising decent children. I have another set of siblings in there that are well behaved. I like that. They were trying to unscramble words.The cute one was trying to copy off his sister. It was so cute! I’m smiling now like a goof ball just thinking about it. Reminded me of my sister and brother.

I miss you guys! T_T

I love my after school classes though. I’m glad I went ahead and said “ok sure!”. Plus not like there’s something else for me to do besides sit at my desk bored to death.

Anyways until next time! Which is like another post right after this one. 😛