We talk a lot about students being engaged. It occurs to me that one of the hallmarks of a great classroom is the TEACHER being engaged. Kids love it when their teacher is active, involved, and energized. And they can tell which ones are really “into it”... and which ones aren’t.
My thoughts as the admin on duty at a basketball tournament: Why’d the ref give a thumbs up? I need caffeine! Man that 6th grader is tall! Why is that a foul and the other wasn’t? Oh, nachos! Why is that girl always on the ground? I’ve got to learn this sport. I’m so confused...