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Sixth Grade vs. First & Second Grade in a Nutshell

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Well friends, I've officially made it one entire month with sixth graders. This man right here has made the transition so much easier. Thankful for his love & support. Let me share with you some quick thoughts on how this is TOTALLY different from 1st & 2nd graders... Sixth graders: They know technology better than I do, and they've taught me a thing or two  five! 1st & 2nd graders: They can take 30+ minutes just to log in to the computer. Sixth graders: They either LOVE you or HATE you. There is no middle ground. 1st & 2nd graders: They mostly just love you. Sixth graders: They get your jokes and sarcasm. 1st & 2nd graders: *Crickets in the room* - They don't get it. Sixth graders: They're smelly. After recess time is ROUGH. Holy cow. 1st & 2nd graders: Still smelly, but not nearly as bad. Sixth graders: Cut things out in lightning speed (or so it seems in comparison) 1st & 2nd graders: They'll cut things out... and mess up a millio