Clap-repeat means "SHUT UP!"

Elementary: first grade

I have been spoiled by first grade teachers whose classrooms are set up with consequences. It makes me think I can sub in any first grade classroom.

I really want to be the sweet talking primary teacher who can have one on one moments with students. That doesn't work very well when the moment you aren't standing like a sentinel up front the class goes wild. And how many times must one clap-repeat?

I do feel bad for yelling at the girl for bringing her slugs to school and telling her they will die in that little container if she doesn't release them. But it's true. And she wouldn't shut up about the damn slugs! And I probably scarred her for life.

I am a horrible teacher.