I walk in the classroom at the listed start time. I write the day's agenda on the board, go over it, and then dive in. So, we don't really get cranking for about 5 minutes. I don't like get to class early because I want them to have the opportunity to chit-chat with each other without me around.

And also spontaneously singing slightly altered lyrics of “Le Poisson Steve” youtube.com/shorts/AmbwW...

So, @davidwrites1.bsky.social, since you mentioned our hounds, I think we’re obligated to post pictures of them, right? Thems the rules. Here’s Gracie

OMG. Congrats! But, more importantly, what are their names? They’re adorable!

And the pamphlet below promotes the importance of revision.