Found items and gifts

One of the best things about subbing are the kids who are excited to see you and glad you are there. Sometimes they tell you flat out that they want you to be their teacher all the time, sometimes they even give you little gifts (usually pictures or cards but I've also been given little yarn bracelets and other stuff.)

Here is one drawing gift:


Accompanied by the explanation "This is my rabbit. I love him more than anything. He's going to die soon."

Oh. Thanks.

There is also the equal joy of the found item. Doodles, notes, secrets all created during class, guarded carefully, then left behind as soon as the bell rings:

So unintentionally hilarious. And it's now MINE!