Catching up!

I have been thinking about how I have so many stories to share recently, but I am just now getting around to typing them up! My students do hilarious things daily, so here are some of my recent favorites:

Because I lost my voice, I had most of my classes watch "The King & I" last week. Why? Because it's an excellent musical, I love Rodgers & Hammerstein, and I knew none of my kids would have seen it. Before I started the movie, I told my kids I'd be happy to answer any questions they had, as long as they didn't talk during the movie. Some of the questions were priceless.

4th Grader: "Ms. R, who's that kid?"

Me: "He's the Crown Prince. That means that he will be the next king, once the king dies."

4th Grader: *thinking* "...like The Lion King?"

Me: "Uh...yeah. Like The Lion King."

After meeting the King's wives...

4th Grader #2: "His WIVES??"

Me: "Yes, his wives. Remember, this is a different culture and a different time."

4th Grader #2: "Isn't that cheating? Don't they get mad, like, 'Stay away from my man!'"

Me: "No, they didn't. They thought men were better than women and that women could be possessions. As the king he could have as many wives as he wanted. We don't believe that in America."

4th Grader #3: "I wish I could do that!"

Me: "Well, you can't, so..."

It was a pretty entertaining week! There was also a day last week that several 5th grade boys got into biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig trouble with the principal. Their punishment was to spend the entire day with a Kindergarten class. I must admit, I had a little fun with them...

As the class took their seats, I croaked with my lost voice, "Kindergarten, we are going to watch a video today since Ms. R. doesn't have a voice! Make sure you are being good listeners while we watch! If you understand, put your finger on your nose!"

All the Kindergartners put their fingers on their noses, and the 5th grade boy just sat there without moving. I looked at him, leaned forward, and said in my sweetest voice, "Do I need to be clearer? Do...not...talk...during...the movie." He just glared at me, while I giggled on the inside. Not my proudest moment as a teacher, but I wanted to remind him that 5th grade is not such a bad place to be. And don't do the crime if you can't do the time!

My voice has since came back, and I'm enjoying singing to my students again! One of the songs I'm singing with my students right now ends with us singing "Too-ra-loo-ra-loo". I caught one of my Kindergarteners singing "Blu-ray, blu-ray, blue!" When I glanced at her with a questioning look, she just giggled. 

That's all for now, folks!