Treasures of the day – hearing a kid say something funny. Here are two from today:
During interactive writing group, Lil, a first grader, was writing the sentence we had just practiced. She looked up in the middle of writing a word and said, “Do you know one of Michael Jackson’s moves is?”
What I wanted to say was, “Where did that idea come from? We are writing about Spring. Does Michael Jackson have some correlation with the season?” Instead I replied with an inquiring look, “What?”
“He dances,” did a little shoulder move with a smile, and on she went to writing the rest of her word. Really? He dances.
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At the end of the day, waiting in the car pick-up line, Parker, another first grader, announced, “Hey, Mrs. Gensch, you are invited to my birthday party.”
“I am?” I replied.
“Yep. Guess how old I am?” smiling with anticipation.
“17,” my serious reply came.
“Nope. I’m 8! And I definitely know one thing?” Parker continued.
“What’s that?” my curiosity was ready for something about his party or a gift he got.
“I definitely have to start wearing deodorant.” His serious look and slight nod caused my coworker to turn around, holding back a smile. Me – I laughed, aloud, echoing down the hall. I didn’t want to hurt his feelings; I just couldn’t hold the chuckle in.
“I’m serious, Mrs. Gensch. I stink and I have to wear deodorant,” Parker smiled.
I hugged him. “Parker, good to know.”
At least he didn’t say he had to shave.
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HA ha I love first grade!
I love learning about how younger kids think and learn. Wonderful responses…
I love it when you catch the funnies the kids say.
Out of the mouths of babes. I for sure got a laugh out of these. haha!
This the best part of little kids–innocent and true.
You know, you only catch the funnies when you are willing to listen. You are a good listener. Kids know it. So do adults.
haha, this is fantastic.
I love this! Thank you for sharing such a light-hearted slice today. I’ve been having a bit of a struggle and this tipped me into the positive.
Oh the connections they make and don’t make…thanks for the smiles!
Oh man….I love stories like these. Little kids are too funny. Thanks for capturing these words.
Hilarious! I bet his mom is glad that he notices the smell and intends to do something about it. 🙂