I've had one girl in class all week who was just a pill. While we were in the classroom, she'd put her head down on her desk and sleep. While we were teaching in the pool, she would be monotone, stone-faced and unprepared. I finally said to her today, "You really don't want to be here, do you?"
Did I ever hit the nail on the head! She absolutely did NOT want to be here, but her mom had signed her up for the class. That opened the door for honest communication and you know what? She actually did her best teaching ever this afternoon. For that, I am thankful!
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