Magical

Somedays, patience is easy. Otherdays, not so much.

In the classroom, A is at his desk. Assignment: "Cut out this set of shapes, glue to make a pattern. Supplies are in your desk, or get some from the classroom supplies." I go to work with a couple kids. I get stuck for a while, but keep my eyes on everyone else. All appear busy. Finally I get a chance for a walk-about. A at desk. Nothing's happening.

Me: "Where's your scissors, A?"
Student: "I don't have any"
Me: "Did you look in your desk"
Student: "No"
Me: "Did you expect them to magically fall from the sky?"