Sixth graders are SO MUCH FUN.
"Dabest," as in most "dab," or "da BEST"? Either way.
You can give 6th graders the most atrocious nicknames, and they are totally into it.
They appreciate the love behind the bullying, and they are so ready to dish it right back.
When I think of your face, I think ewwwwwwwwwww.
Beau was not exaggerating when he called this the year of the hat. He and another past student literally visited me in my classroom every day to try and steal a straw hat I had on display.
Aw, so sweet.
"Lit."
RUDE.
Sixth graders are also incredibly inspiring and generous.
It's always an intriguing challenge when you realize that a student in your class is gifted. I had Adair for History one of my first years teaching. I gave the class the task of designing their own civilization. Most kids came up with something like "Gummybear Land" or "Soccer City." Meanwhile, Adair was industriously crafting complicated maps labeled in her own language, planning a rotation of invented crops and establishing a government system similar to democracy with just "a few tweaks for improvement." When Adair runs for president, I will be the first in line to vote for her.
This is what true graciousness sounds like. It was written by a twelve year old.
Love Always- Jess.
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