Things I Learned from – Substituting a 4th Grade Class

This week’s “Things I Learned From” comes from an author of science fiction and fantasy – Michael Young.  I love these simple ideas that do a LOT.

1. You can teach a kid anything–as long as you have a cool accent.
2. Sometimes a foam ball is more interesting than a video game.
3. You don’t have to be too famous for a grader schooler to want your autograph.
4. The simpliest game of Simon Says is more interesting to students than the best math lesson
5. Forth graders are like pidgeons: they circle at the sight of food.
6. Earplugs should be standard subsitute teacher equipment. 😉

Michael Young is the author of  The Canticle Kingdom