Hi Cindy:
Yeah! And who doesn't want some fun in their lives? I agree that when we think about our instructional duties from the perspective of the student they're just going to do better,. Why? Because in this environment, we seek to understand the student and their needs so that we better assist them in their learning.
I'll tell you, most students are very appreciative of even the most modest of assistance and care. When a teacher recieves positive feed back from a student who feels this way, our job's suddenly become much more satisfying.
Regards, Barry