Speaking of flexible, I really try to teach my firsties how to just roll with it. Something doesn't quite go our way and I'll say in a sing songy voice "Oh well...next time". Or maybe our special has been cancelled {yeah, okay - I'll admit, THIS one is hard for me to roll with} we'll say "That's okay - we're flexible". With different situations that come up like this throughout the year you'll often hear that response..."We're flexible". I'm hoping this life skill will stay with them throughout...life. It's an important one!
Back to "You get what you get..." or "You git what you git". I used to say "...and you don't throw a fit". Then one day it struck me that I didn't really like that so much. Of course you don't throw a fit - you're a BIG first grader. First graders don't throw fits {or so I say}. So, instead I say "You get what you get and you appreciate it". Doesn't that sound more positive? Manners are another important life skill to teach and I'm sure, like me, you not only encourage but expect those "please" and "thank you's" - with a heart felt thank you comes a feeling of appreciation rather than entitlement. Oh boy...that's big stuff.
I made this little sign to put up in my classroom this school year and thought you might want one too. I put the same saying in a doc with a few different frames and clipart options. Choose the one that matches your classroom decor best!
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| Edited to add one more - this one was inspired by Heather over at Heather's Heart 
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Toodles!
Holly - that is too cute. I do say that but I like your version way better. :o)
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Traditions, Laughter and Happily Ever After
I really like that too! I've wore my mouse out clicking the picture... it doesn't work. I'm trying not to throw a fit. :-)
ReplyDeleteimgoingfirst@gmail.com
What a hoot - see, I was testing you. You passed!!!!! It should work now!
DeleteI love it Holly! I have always told my kiddos to just be thankful they got something. =)
ReplyDeleteI can so tie this in with what I just posted about with celebrating each other. I have had some of my kiddos celebrate one of my fit throwers who finally learned to appreciate what he was given.
You are the BEST! =)
Heather
Heather's Heart
Where's the LOVE button? I love your version of that saying SO. MUCH. BETTER!! Thanks, Holly.
ReplyDeleteBarbara
The Corner On Character
BTW...I REAAALLLLLY appreciate the ones with the hearts. =)
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Heather's Heart
Oh I love it! I already had a sign about not pitching a fit, but I think I am going to have to replace it! Thanks a bunch!!!
ReplyDeleteNatalie
Teachery Tidbits
Fantastic! Love the positive spin!
ReplyDeleteLaurie
Chickadee Jubilee
Thanks this is much cuter!
ReplyDeleteHeather
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The Busy Busy Hive
I love this !! What a great positive spin on it. The reason I say "Don't pitch a fit " is to then talk about appreciating things.This does it directly & explicitly. Thanks!! :)
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First Grade Fairytales
Two years ago, my kiddos taught me to reword it as "You get what you get and you don't mind a bit!" But, I think I like the "appreciate it" because you are making a point about being thankful for receiving something, even if it would not have been their choice.
ReplyDeleteDonna W.
I usually say "you get what you get and you don't get upset" because that rhymes but I love the positive spin of yours. Maybe I will say "you get what you get and you don't get upset you appreciate it".
ReplyDeleteWell, I am from Kentucky and get is git....no way around it! I often say that but I LOVE your new saying! So much nicer! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteSarah
Kindergarten Korner
You are so sweet! My heart smiles when I think of you. =)
ReplyDeleteHeather
Heather's Heart
I love it. You are totally right! These are so much more positive!
ReplyDeleteThis is why I love you! How genius! I'm totally going to start using that.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm not gonna lie, I totally thought that was in reference to some oh so needy people. :) I think that should be our new response!
Tessa
Tales From Outside the Classroom
Ha, what a hoot - if the shoe fits, right?!?
DeleteLove it Holly! These are absolutely adorable! I am so thankful for you and your blog! You always make me smile! :)
ReplyDeleteCheryl
Crayons and Curls
Mine is similar... I always say, "You get what you get and you're happy with it! Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteI love this. You're right, it is much more positive that way!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI like appreciate it -- much sweeter twist on one of my favorite sayings!! :)
ReplyDelete❤ -Stephanie
Falling Into First
I teach some seriously “feisty” first graders in NY. My very first year of teaching, one of the sweetest little boys in my class, who had a very hard life and had very little, taught me an important lesson. He said to me as another child whined about not getting exactly what she wanted… “Mrs. K. You get what you get! And you don’t get upset! Right?” So each year, as I introduce our Responsive Classroom rules, I tell them about this little boy and I tell them what he said. This mantra is repeated all throughout the year! =0) Thanks for sharing your idea! I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh yah, I LOVE this saying. This is such a hard thing to teach to firsties, but the repetition and this wonderfully positive phrase is great! Thanks
ReplyDeleteDynelle
http://firstgradefunmrsdunn.blogspot.ca/
I've always used...."You get what you get and you don't get upset... (it rhymes :)Some many ways to say it!
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