Comments on: Why Don’t They Say Good-bye? http://www.gladlywoulditeach.com/2010/02/19/why-dont-they-say-good-bye/ I learned how to become a better teacher by watching, listening, and questioning other teachers for over thirty years. Now that I am retired, it's my turn to pass on my strategies, philosophies, successes, and failures to others who may learn from my experiences. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:13:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Betty http://www.gladlywoulditeach.com/2010/02/19/why-dont-they-say-good-bye/comment-page-1/#comment-353 Betty Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:22:32 +0000 http://www.gladlywoulditeach.com/?p=1028#comment-353 Some kids might want to say something but are afraid that the others will think they are not cool. I have found that with kids it's best to just enjoy what you get. Some kids might want to say something but are afraid that the others will think they are not cool. I have found that with kids it’s best to just enjoy what you get.

]]> By: Edie Parrott http://www.gladlywoulditeach.com/2010/02/19/why-dont-they-say-good-bye/comment-page-1/#comment-349 Edie Parrott Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:41:57 +0000 http://www.gladlywoulditeach.com/?p=1028#comment-349 I could stand at the door, and they would indeed say good-bye, but that would be forced. I want them to WANT to tell me good-bye. It's stupid - I know. I could stand at the door, and they would indeed say good-bye, but that would be forced. I want them to WANT to tell me good-bye. It’s stupid – I know.

]]> By: Theresa Milstein http://www.gladlywoulditeach.com/2010/02/19/why-dont-they-say-good-bye/comment-page-1/#comment-348 Theresa Milstein Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:37:59 +0000 http://www.gladlywoulditeach.com/?p=1028#comment-348 I believe has less to do with you and more to do with them. My children have had teachers and I've worked with teachers who made a point that each student must shake their hands or fist bump. But past fifth-grade, teachers and students have too many classes. The kids float in and out and the teachers don't form the same relationships. A class of 20 or 30 is different than several classes of 20 or 30 in one day. And they have several teachers instead of one main teacher. If it means something to you, stand by the door and look them in the eye as they leave. Make your own routine. I believe has less to do with you and more to do with them.

My children have had teachers and I’ve worked with teachers who made a point that each student must shake their hands or fist bump. But past fifth-grade, teachers and students have too many classes. The kids float in and out and the teachers don’t form the same relationships. A class of 20 or 30 is different than several classes of 20 or 30 in one day. And they have several teachers instead of one main teacher.

If it means something to you, stand by the door and look them in the eye as they leave. Make your own routine.

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