One does not even have to be looking and it's known when Sun has entered the classroom. It's as though Elvis has entered the building. He walks in with all the confidence in the world. Coolness just oozes from this child. I wish I had video of this entrance that I speak of. He has a way of throwing his coat on the table and announcing his arrival that is more than entertaining, and disruptive. And his fellow classmates are more than pleased that he is gracing us with his unbeatable presence.
Every morning of each day I ask everyone of my students how they are feeling and what did they do after school, this past weekend.... Most of the children respond with: great, awesome, not so good because my baby sister bit me, etc. Even a few every morning reply with: very, very, very, very, very good. Sun? Without fail is "so, so". When I ponder why he is only "so,so", his response? He's "great because Alvin and Chris are here, bad because Megan teacher time". There are even hand gestures to go with this. When he is describing why he is good, he has a thumbs up sign with his left hand, when describing "bad Megan teacher" his right hand is giving a thumbs down. And to make sure you understand what "so, so" means he then rotates the two thumbs so they appear to be confused or torn in thought. This is what I am greeted with Monday- Friday at 9:50am.
There have been a few slip ups where Sun has told me that he is "good". But, he quickly remembers who he is talking to and corrects himself. One weekend we had a few days off for a holiday and then the first two days we were supposed to be back classes were canceled due to snow. So, I thought, maybe Sun missed me. I pointed out to him that I had not seen him in lets say, 6 days and I was sad. He told me those 6 days were his best days. It doesn't end with morning greetings. "Bad Megan teacher time" carries throughout the entire day. I could see him in the hall, in the elevator, walking into the classroom..., always "bad Megan teacher". I thought he was originally punishing me for replacing his teacher he'd had the previous eight months. I've been here four months now, the child is committed.
You would think that I torture my students. I happen to be a very fun teacher. Everyday I mix in some form of a game, I youtube anything I can to better explain a topic, especially animals. I mean, we watched kangaroos box on a golf course and they loved it! I take the time and money to find rad stickers that they go crazy over, throw parties, and I genuinely show that I care about them and that their happiness is important to me!
So, after all this, Sun loves to make my days hell. That's what he thinks he's doing anyway, if he only knew that he thoroughly entertains me with each of his snide remarks and glares that can only be described as plots to behead me, he just might be disappointed with all his efforts.
Look at the kid from school
He's teaching the mamas and papas how to be a little cool
He's changing fashion, the way he dress
The tracksuits are old, and the hoody's way too moody
For a kid with the will to funk
He dances in secret; he's a part-time punk
-Belle & Sebastian
