But there has been some.
Kids are still kids no matter where you go. Korea or Arkansas-kiddos are kiddos. They are rambunctious at times, ridiculous at times, and really surprising at many others.
Even with staying within a few grades in elementary, nothing has been routine or rut-generating. Moving to Korea has definitely been something to break any hint at that. I've had many new things school related to learn and adjust to.
But the kids are still kids. (Not baby goats, though, as an eager girl in my class pointed out to me just this week.)
I have had those students who are so eager to please and have attention from the teacher, but fall short in having the grades that match the ambition.
There are the ones who seem to have things come to easily that the others in the class see how "perfect" that student is and think they could never measure up.
Then, there's the "I can't sit still for 22 seconds" kids who seem lost in la-la land but can give a legitimate and logical answer to my question.
There's the one who has dealt with an adult share of pain in their young life and crave connection almost minute by minute.
these and more are the kids I've taught-in Arkansas and in Korea.
This constant has been such a warmth to my soul and has brought a sense of belonging and rightness for me. The moment I step out of my classroom or step away from them at the end of the day, my mind goes to an awareness of "oh yeah, I'm in Korea" as though when I'm in the classroom with them, I know I'm where God wants me and geographic location is not an issue.
Kids are kids all over the globe.
My current class has made me genuinely laugh on multiple occasions. I wish I had written down all the times I have had a side-splitter.
The comments from the small but diverse group have been thought provoking and challenging. These kids know more than the fact that Asia is a continent, but know that there are MANY countries, cultures, and languages as they have lived in multiple countries. Concern for the people of the Philippines was so high that one of my students began a campaign to raise money for relief and care in the aftermath of the recent typhoon.
This same student made the comment about having a job as a sanitation worker as being a "thankless job"
When we were studying the seven I am statements of Christ, I showed my class the video called "That's my king" where S.M. Lockridge describes Jesus as his King in wonderful alliteration and beautiful vocabulary. One of my students who comes from a non-Christian family asked to watch it again when she was given a choice.
There are the days where I wonder what's being absorbed by my super seven. I've caught two of the moments on camera where I've been surprised by what they pick up on what I am attempting to impart.
This first one, most recent, gave me chills a little. :)
This made me smile for a long while.
Kids are still kids no matter where you go. Korea or Arkansas-kiddos are kiddos. They are rambunctious at times, ridiculous at times, and really surprising at many others.
Even with staying within a few grades in elementary, nothing has been routine or rut-generating. Moving to Korea has definitely been something to break any hint at that. I've had many new things school related to learn and adjust to.
But the kids are still kids. (Not baby goats, though, as an eager girl in my class pointed out to me just this week.)
I have had those students who are so eager to please and have attention from the teacher, but fall short in having the grades that match the ambition.
There are the ones who seem to have things come to easily that the others in the class see how "perfect" that student is and think they could never measure up.
Then, there's the "I can't sit still for 22 seconds" kids who seem lost in la-la land but can give a legitimate and logical answer to my question.
There's the one who has dealt with an adult share of pain in their young life and crave connection almost minute by minute.
these and more are the kids I've taught-in Arkansas and in Korea.
This constant has been such a warmth to my soul and has brought a sense of belonging and rightness for me. The moment I step out of my classroom or step away from them at the end of the day, my mind goes to an awareness of "oh yeah, I'm in Korea" as though when I'm in the classroom with them, I know I'm where God wants me and geographic location is not an issue.
Kids are kids all over the globe.
My current class has made me genuinely laugh on multiple occasions. I wish I had written down all the times I have had a side-splitter.
The comments from the small but diverse group have been thought provoking and challenging. These kids know more than the fact that Asia is a continent, but know that there are MANY countries, cultures, and languages as they have lived in multiple countries. Concern for the people of the Philippines was so high that one of my students began a campaign to raise money for relief and care in the aftermath of the recent typhoon.
This same student made the comment about having a job as a sanitation worker as being a "thankless job"
When we were studying the seven I am statements of Christ, I showed my class the video called "That's my king" where S.M. Lockridge describes Jesus as his King in wonderful alliteration and beautiful vocabulary. One of my students who comes from a non-Christian family asked to watch it again when she was given a choice.
There are the days where I wonder what's being absorbed by my super seven. I've caught two of the moments on camera where I've been surprised by what they pick up on what I am attempting to impart.
This first one, most recent, gave me chills a little. :)
This made me smile for a long while.
This is a class that enjoys singing songs of praise as well. They love singing songs no matter what format- acapella or not. With a catchy music video or with just the lyrics on the screen.
I am blessed. I am excited to see what God is going to do through me this year and where He will take them in the future.
This is why I am in Korea.
