Thursday, June 10, 2010

The power of candy

I teach middle school kids. Some of them are out of control and constantly talking, some of them are so shy and quiet it's like wrestling a bear trying to get them to talk, some of them fall asleep in class (I have one student who seriously falls asleep in every class - I think he may lack iron).

But there is one thing that gets them worked up about playing a game or participating in class. That is candy. The power of candy is amazing. Even one measly little piece gets them so excited. My teaching skills are nothing compared to the temptation of candy.

Oh sweet candy, you do wonders.

1 comment:

Genny said...

that iron comment was funny ;) maybe b/c I empathize