Lunch with the kids. We call it #nozeros. It started at the beginning of the year to give kids another chance to get work turned in. It has continued as that, but also as a place of openness and giggles and today, sharing oreos.
The kids came in, with their lunches. Some needed to come in to turn in their reading log, others just wanted a place to hang and some came with friends. Some leave when they are finished, others stay and eat. I giggle at the stories they share and I know that these lunches are something special. It’s funny that there is no editing of stories when it’s lunch time – the typical filter is removed simply because of the timing. I was enjoying the time with the kids in a less-than-academic way as the question came, “Mrs. Gurney, do you want an oreo, I brought them for everyone at lunch”. I smiled and happily munched on a childhood treat.
“I’ll see you guys tomorrow.”
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This is such a beautiful Slice of Life! A snippet in time – And you being there for them, recognizing that this is a “special time” is the most beautiful thing of all to me. Yes!
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What an amazing classroom culture you’ve built for your students! I enjoyed this slice in your school!
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Some of the best time is time when the lines between student and teacher are removed. Kudos to treating down that wall!
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We eat with a few of our third graders one day each week and it is such a great time. Timing is really important and the experience helps build a sense of safety.
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You’ve captured such happy memories.
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