New Section on the blog
When I first started teaching I soon realized that having a sense of humor was one of the most important lifeskills a teacher could have. In fact, it may be THE most important one! EVERY single day I laugh many times at the funny things kids say and I often remind myself that it's better to laugh than cry! I'm going to start sharing some of the funny things the kids tell me here on the blog, if I can remember them all, that is! LOL I hope you enjoy their funny comments and stories as much as I do. Of course I'm not going to publish names but I'm thinking you just might be able to tell which ones came from your child!
One day, while reading a chapter book during snack, I found myself making several reading errors. I must admit that reading to 22 children while they are eating is NOT as easy as it seems. Of course some are whispering, others are playing with their food, all while I'm trying to focus on my book. One student raised his hand and patiently waited for me to call on him. He said, "I don't think this is a Just Right Book for you!" After hearing me preach to the kids about finding books that they can read fluently, apparently this child saw me struggle! It turned out to be a great opportunity to talk about how readers have to FOCUS on their reading and that any and all help from the audience would be appreciated!
After walking in from recess with a child, I asked her, "Where did you get your beautiful curls? From your mom?" She replied, "No." I then asked, "From your dad?" She started laughing and said, "Are you kidding? My dad's bald!"
While reading with a group of students during a reading group, one child was curious about why baby sheep are called lambs. Another student replied, "That's what the big guy upstairs named them!"
One day, while reading a chapter book during snack, I found myself making several reading errors. I must admit that reading to 22 children while they are eating is NOT as easy as it seems. Of course some are whispering, others are playing with their food, all while I'm trying to focus on my book. One student raised his hand and patiently waited for me to call on him. He said, "I don't think this is a Just Right Book for you!" After hearing me preach to the kids about finding books that they can read fluently, apparently this child saw me struggle! It turned out to be a great opportunity to talk about how readers have to FOCUS on their reading and that any and all help from the audience would be appreciated!
After walking in from recess with a child, I asked her, "Where did you get your beautiful curls? From your mom?" She replied, "No." I then asked, "From your dad?" She started laughing and said, "Are you kidding? My dad's bald!"
While reading with a group of students during a reading group, one child was curious about why baby sheep are called lambs. Another student replied, "That's what the big guy upstairs named them!"
February 4, 2015
Recently Mrs. Wilcox came to help with some math testing. As she started to test the first child, it was apparent that it was her first time administering this particular test. As she fumbled through the first question the child replied, "Get it together Wilcox!"
While reading during a reading meeting one child in particular seemed tired. When I encouraged her to keep reading she replied, "My lips CAN'T read another word!"
February 22, 2015
I often sing to the kids as they are cleaning up. Sometimes I sing real songs, sometimes I make them up as I go. The other day one of the students decided to take on the job of singing to the class herself. Her song went something like this, "Clean up everyone. Clean up! Go and sit down so you can listen to Mrs. Hahn's BIG HUGE SPEECH!" I was so impressed with her courage to do this that I asked her to repeat the song which she did with confidence. Kids, gotta love em!
One of our reading groups is reading a book about twins. One boy replied, "My dad taught me about twins. It's like you take an egg, crack it open, and two babies fall out!"
Recently Mrs. Wilcox came to help with some math testing. As she started to test the first child, it was apparent that it was her first time administering this particular test. As she fumbled through the first question the child replied, "Get it together Wilcox!"
While reading during a reading meeting one child in particular seemed tired. When I encouraged her to keep reading she replied, "My lips CAN'T read another word!"
February 22, 2015
I often sing to the kids as they are cleaning up. Sometimes I sing real songs, sometimes I make them up as I go. The other day one of the students decided to take on the job of singing to the class herself. Her song went something like this, "Clean up everyone. Clean up! Go and sit down so you can listen to Mrs. Hahn's BIG HUGE SPEECH!" I was so impressed with her courage to do this that I asked her to repeat the song which she did with confidence. Kids, gotta love em!
One of our reading groups is reading a book about twins. One boy replied, "My dad taught me about twins. It's like you take an egg, crack it open, and two babies fall out!"
March 5, 2015
While reading with a student, a child read the word "tap" as "tape." I asked her, "Does that make sense that someone would have TAPE shoes?" She replied, "Yes. When you get old and your shoes break, you have to tape them. That's called TAPE shoes!"
March 26, 2015
While reading a story to the class I seemed to be stumbling on several words. One child raised her hand and with a giant smile said, "You need your GLASSES!" She was right! LOL
april 1, 2015
While I recently supervised the class at the drinking fountain, apparently I yawned. One child said, "Mrs. Hahn Are you tired?" Another child replied, "She's not TIRED! She's LINDA HAHN, hashtag SLEEPING BEAUTY!"
November 2, 2016
One day last week the students at one of my reading groups were talking about the presidential candidates. They had started this discussion before I arrived! One girl said, "I don't like Donald Trump.. He claims he's going to make America better but he's not. I'm going for the girl. She's naughty, well they BOTH are, but she's not AS naughty as Donald Trump!
October 1, 2018
After wearing the same hair style for a LONG time, I've decided to change it up a little. Yesterday, instead of wearing it straight, I curled it. When the students arrived one child said, "WOW! That's some CRAZY hair you got there!" I replied by saying, "Do you like it straight better?" His response was, "Well. You can wear it that way if YOU like it, but you should at least COMB it!"
October 25, 2018
Today, while reading a chapter from Ready Freddy called My Lucky Underwear, a student raised his hand and said, "My dad has lucky underwear. It's PINK! He wears it so he won't fall down!"
Yesterday while reciting the pledge of allegiance, a student finished by saying, "Amen." He then made the sign of the cross and said, "Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!"