These stories were submitted to the Junior Dispatch by Kid Scoop, a Newspapers in Education program at the York Newspaper Co.
If I were a teacher I would set my room up like a library. There would be tables as desks. I would set my classroom up like this so I can have one section for math, reading, music and art. I think these are the most important subjects.
My rules would be
1. LISTEN THE FIRST TIME
2. HELP IN THE CLASS
3. RAISE YOUR HAND TO TALK
5. HAVE FUN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
– By Victoria Wagner, Grade 5, Lingle Avenue Elementary, Palmyra School District
The following submissions are from Mr. Richcrick’s fourth-grade class at Fishing Creek Elementary School.
My room would be like a party. I would have no rules. I’d be a party teacher. — By Gabby Messenger
If I were a teacher, I would do math. — By Jaden Henline
If I were a teacher, I would make all of the desks into a square around the room. I would have two rules: No jumping on desks and have fun. — By Brayden Poff
If I were a teacher, I would set up my room going boy, girl, boy, girl. My rules would be: No hitting, no bad attitudes, no stomping, no back talking, no bullying, and finally, have a good attitude. The subjects I would teach would be math and reading. That’s what I would do if I were a teacher. — By Aaliyah Ansari
If I were a teacher, I’d teach math to skimmed kids. I would put the students in groups so it would be easy to do projects. I would give them extra recess and make it a fun year. — By Caylynn Beinhower
If I were a teacher my classroom would have a small library, a game cabinet, an art cabinet, a chalkboard, and recess toys. Rules I would have would be: No talking when someone’s talking, no running, read quietly, do your homework on time, and no yelling. The subject I would teach is writing. — By Mia Christensen
I would teach art because I love drawing and creating things. I would set it up like a lounge and have art every day. — By KJ Keane
I would set my art class facing me. — By Tyler Phan
If I were a teacher I would have color-coded labels. I would make rules such as no running. I would teach kindergarten. — By Skylar Diegel
I would teach writing since I’m good at writing. I would also say no food or drinks and always be nice to your fellow classmates. — By Logan Graeff
One chair. Nothing else in the room art class. No talking. — By Cayden Healy
If I were a teacher I would have 2 desks. The first desk would be at the left side of the room and my second desk would be in the middle and my students’ desks would be in rows. I would be teaching math. — By Ricky Dumais
If I were a teacher I would have my desk in the back and the desks aiming toward me. The rules are: Have fun. I would teach everything. — By Trevor Henderson
If I were a teacher I would teach spelling. My rule would be: Treat peoples how you want to be treated. I would set my classroom up by making it organized. — By Hannah Culp
I’d have six rows of six. I’d teach art. The rules would be: No touching other people’s stuff. — By Madison Dicely
If I were a teacher I would have chalkboards and bookshelves covering the walls. My rules would be: Don’t talk when others are speaking. Don’t bully and be kind. — By Jillian Daggs
If I were a teacher I’d have the smart kids in the back and the other kids in the front as I teach history. — By Everest Robinson
I would paint the room blue and have iPods for everyone. I would teach art since my only rule would be: Keep being respectful. — By Patrick McCullough
If I were a teacher this is how I would set up my classroom. I would have a polyvision board chalkboard and desk. The rules I would have are: No running in the classroom, no talking when the teacher is talking, and other rules. I would teach math, science, and other subjects. — By Chase Gillis