Say What?

Kids.  They are funny!  Over the last two weeks I've laughed at some of the things these kids have said.

~During my introductory lesson, I asked what is their favorite music? One of my younger students asked how to spell Wiz Kalifha (a current rapper that I wouldn't think most 12 year olds should be listening to).  I almost told her that he was trash and she should check out Biggie Smalls if she wanted to know about real rap.

~Teacher, this is you. As she shows me a picture she took as I was walking to gate duty and she was on the top floor of one of the buildings.  Child, do I also need to teach you stalking 101.  If you're going to take stalkerish photos you don't show them to the people you're stalking.

~Teacher, I saw you walking to school this morning.  You walk to school every day with Teacher David and Teacher Ailen.  Same child as above.  Hopefully next week she doesn't tell me Teacher, I saw you sleeping last night.

~ One of the students would not stop talking.  I finally moved him to a desk away from everyone right next to the teacher's desk.  After class I was talking to him about his behavior.  I had them again that day and it was for a less structured, fun class.  I said I have two fun games planned.  But if you behave like you did in this class, you won't get to play them.  Are you going to be good in my next class.  He thinks long and hard and shakes his head no and says no.  Ummmm, thanks for being honest!  Pretty sure he just didn't understand me, because he's been a dream since our talk.

~ Teacher, take a selfie with me.  I will add it to Facebook.  I hear that one often.

~ Last Friday as I was telling my M1s (7th graders) bye for the weekend, one of the girls came up to me and poked my belly and make a bloop sound like she was poking the Pillsbury Doughboy.  I'm pretty sure the shocked WTF look I had on my face was enough to make her realize that was not ok!!

~ The same girl that asked me how to spell Wiz Kalifha was at my desk and saw my Kate Spade computer case.  She commented that she loves Kate Spade.  And at that moment it became crystal clear why she was one of my favorites!

~ A few of the girls were singing Adele when I walked into the classroom.  I told them that I had tickets to see her in concert for my birthday, but it was in November so I had to give them to a friend.  When they asked why I told them because I would be here teaching them.  They decided that they will give me their own Adele concert then.  I can't wait!

~ And my favorite...one girl every time before class starts she says Teacher, I am beautiful.  Yes, darling you are.  Keep that confidence up forever.  Don't let anyone tell you otherwise!