This school year is almost over . . .
And it got me thinking about all the unusual gifts teachers get from their students. 😆
I've been in education for over 35 years and here are some that I will never forget.
My student was so proud to give me an apple.
It was shiny red. It looked delicious!
I took it and thanked her.
The apple felt wet in my hand. I felt a hole on the other side.
I turned the apple around to discover it had a bite out of the back.
I asked her what had happened.
She said, "I was hungry on the way to school!"
And she smiled with such an adorable face!
Teachers like shiny, sparkly, new things!
And that's just what this student gave me!
He went into his mom's costume jewelry drawer. He searched around until he found this diamond costume ring. He just knew I would love it!
It didn't matter that there were a few rhinestones missing here and there. It was a special ring for his teacher, me. He was so proud to give it to me. And it showed how much he cared.
I have kept this ring for over 30 years and I still chuckle over it. His mom never knew he gave it to me! 😂
This last story reminds me of the saying . . .
"All that glitters is not gold."
Yep, that sure is true in this case!
My student gave me this shiny gold rock.
He assures me that there is actual gold stuck inside it. He found it in his back yard. It's a very special rock. So he is giving it to me because I'm a special teacher! So I have kept this rock for over 20 years in a desk drawer.
Somehow I can't seem to throw it away.
Maybe there is gold inside. Hmmmmmm!
Well, you be the judge.
Cherished memories for sure!
I hope you all have a terrific summer!
May you look back on your school year and . . . SMILE!
All My Best! Kathy
