Refresher: Brent and I are the new CTR-7 teachers.
The past 2 times we've taught, I think I handled the ADD and inability to remain seated fairly well. I found that I do have limits. Though I'm not sure why, this Sunday was especially challenging for me. Fortunately, Brent had his mood under control. I was going to throw down. I threatened to get the parents at least 3 times and if it weren't for Brent no one would've gotten fruit snacks. My patience was nonexistent. I felt bad afterwards because Brent told me how he could tell I was about to have a melt down. I'm sure he was just glad that he wasn't the one I was after.
As always, Brent managed to lighten my mood with this little story:
(Preface--Lesson was on Forgiving Others)
Brent: "So lets say you are out walking on a hill and this bully comes and knocks you down. You fall down the hill and hit your knee and your head is gushing blood (motion hand to illustrate blood spurting from head). You get up, dust yourself off, and go on your way--but you're still hurting.
Then, this same kid that pushed you trips and falls down the hill. He tumbles down the hill (here's the clinger), but manages to grab on to a branch (demonstrate 'branch grabbing motion'). He's hanging by this branch(!)... and could fall to his DEATH! (When Brent said this, I had to use everything in me to not laugh. Though I doubt anyone would've noticed; all of the kids were staring at him, jaws dropped. Hey, at least he had their attention).
So, would you help him?
Child: "Well, I would help him, because I don't want him to die."
What's the lesson learned in this story?
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