Kids Say.

One of my favorite things about teaching is the things my kids say. I will say it is annoying when I explain a situation or activity, and then get a million questions about what I just explained! At the moment it is not funny, but later it is. For example:

The other day I told the kids, "This afternoon they are going to be setting up for the school play in the Multi-Purpose Room, so you have to eat lunch outside." Immediately afterwards I hear a resounding, "WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY?"

And now for some funny/cute kid conversations I have had recently.

Example #1

Student: You know those blue sport drinks?

ME: Yea, like Powerade?

Student: Yes, that. My mom says girls are not suppose to drink them. But Brittany does!!

ME: Really? Well, when I was younger I drank them.

Student: That is not good (looks me over). That is why you are so short!

Example #2

I asked the kids if anyone knew how many states were in the USA.

Student 1: 50!!

Student 2: There used to be 51 until Texas left the US.

ME: No, Texas is still part of the US.

Student 2: Yea...but not really.

ME: No, Texas IS A part of the United States, right now.

Student 2: Okay (still not convinced)

Example #3

Last week I noticed a few ESL students writing homework like this:

Math - Complete Workshit page 89

Example #4

At recess, a pigeon was flying around with a nail stuck to his foot. The kids were trying to help him.

Teacher: Does anyone know pigeon? (looks at a student) Do you speak pigeon??

Student: No...I speak cat. (like DUH!)

They make me smile :)