Gershon Wolf Poet Carpe Diem

Teachable Moment

Recess is over. It's time for class
   What's the kid got there
      --A bug in a glass?

Think now, teacher
   Is your class boring, perchance?
      This kid's really interested
         ~ Here's your big chance!

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Caren Krutsinger July 4, 2019 at 10:55 AM I love a teachable moment; I count on them always, and feel badly when I realize I have missed one. Great carpe diem! Gershon Wolf July 4, 2019 at 11:10 AM Yes, teachable moments are to be treasured and not to be missed! :) gw

Sand Blown July 3, 2019 at 9:10 PM taught math, and know how it is finding that teachable moment that rings the brains bells Gershon Wolf July 3, 2019 at 9:15 PM Right! When those moments come along, one has to grab them and run with them for all they're worth. :) gw

Sandra Adams July 3, 2019 at 8:45 PM Being I drive a school bus there are many children I could see doing this! I enjoyed this poem :) hugs Gershon Wolf July 3, 2019 at 9:11 PM I'll bet you see a lot of eye-opening behavior on that bus route, Sandra... Thank you so much for your positive comment on this little effort. Appreciated! Best wishes, Gershon

Line Gauthier July 3, 2019 at 7:46 PM A gem, Gershon. Gershon Wolf July 3, 2019 at 8:04 PM Based on a true story, too. It was many years ago. I was the teacher. I seized the moment, and that student went from troublemaker to star almost overnight. It pays to seize the moment! :) gw