Steve is at it again, teaching like a master at his ‘Curbside Classroom’. The depth of his teaching is intuitive and rich. There is so much here in his post, I had to read it over again. Enjoy!
The ‘Curbside Classroom’
Johnny Carson had Ed McMahon, Groucho Marks had George Fenneman. My ‘straight man’, here at the ‘curbside classroom’, was a middle schooler with a contagious laugh, perfect for the role.
Me, to a group of kids gathering at the crossing post: “Joe’s pizza is so good, I ‘et’ seven pieces!”
My ‘straight man’: “Don’t you mean ‘ate’?”
Me: “Hmmm, maybe it was ‘eight’ I ‘et’.” (drumroll, please)
Confused looks, then some smiles and an occasional, ‘oh, I get it’!
‘Get it’, or not, for me it was ‘mission accomplished’: a few smiles, some laughs, a language lesson and a feel good moment to start the school day.
The morning banter offers an opportunity for kids to communicate with an adult, me. For most, it’s easy, for some it’s awkward, and for a handful, it’s difficult. However, as days turn to weeks, weeks to months and the school…
View original post 308 more words
A Teacher's Reflections 
I always say this, but Steve should really be a teacher. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
Oh, Pete, thanks, but I couldn’t keep the hours. Now, I’m like the one minute teacher. Hey, that would be a good title for a story…🤓
Indeed, but i agree to Pete! You could become a wonderful fulltime teacher too. Michael
Yes. Well, he was. I’m glad he now teaches at a street corner, because there are children who learn better outside of the classroom.
I agree that Steve’s post does have a lot of depth, giving even us adults much to think about.
Yes!
Wonderful share, Jennie! Steve, thanks for all you do for the younger generation. May all of our young people have caring adults like you in their lives…we can all make a difference–one word, one smile, one child at a time.
Beautifully said, Bette. Thank you!
Teachers who are paying attention know how vital the support staff around the school are. I’ve learned valuable information about my students from instructional aides, playground monitors, custodians, school secretaries, bus drivers, and crossing guards. Anyone who works with children should be valued as they may acquire information about students that helps the teacher. Schools need more caring adults like Steve.
You are absolutely right. The first time I came across Steve, he had his ‘students’ answering questions about Pavarotti and ‘How much wood would a woodchuck chuck’ plus more. I was bowled over. Blogger Hook dubbed him the Curbside Classroom, and it stuck. While all support staff are instrumental, Steve is in a class by himself. Schools need more Steves. Thank you, Pete.
Wonderful and inspiring.
Thank you, Cindy. Steve is remarkable.
Great share, Jennie. I love Steve’s posts. He’s a gem.
Thank you, Norah. He certainly is!
I love this. He is such a character. You’re so lucky to have him.
Thanks, Opher. He is a gem!
Jennie, thank you so much for this!
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Charles. What a great teacher!
Thank you for this, Jeannie. Love it.
You are welcome, Glenice.
Clever that. I need to check out his blog.
You will enjoy it!