I overheard the following in the bathroom the other day:
3 year old to his teacher: I'm getting big. And when I get bigger and bigger I'll be a grandpa and a grandma.
Yesterday we went to an apple orchard and we got to go for a hayride (which the kids absolutely loved). The tractor driver said before he left he wanted to see a smile on every person's face. One of my preschoolers sitting beside me, look at me and said, "You have big teeth like a rabbit." Um, thanks?
Friday, September 27, 2013
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
What I want to be when I grow up...
And here's what my 3 & 4 year olds have to say about their career choices:
- mom
- teacher
- construction worker
- pilot
- animal rescuer
- singer
- gymnast
- doctor
- dentist
- pirate or police officer
- mermaid
- spiderman
- big spiderman
- witch
- cowboy
- princess
- And my personal favorite: dinosaur
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Growing up
One preschooler to the other: [girl] "When I grow up and have my own house do you wanna come over?"
boy: "Why?"
girl: "Because I'll have lots of cool stuff. Like lots of toys and lots of dress up clothes."
Tonight we had a parent open house and the kids were encouraged to take their parents around the room to different centers. One little girl and her mom were working at the drawing table. The preschooler drew something on the chalkboard. Mom: "What's that?" girl: "It's scribbles." And that settles that.
boy: "Why?"
girl: "Because I'll have lots of cool stuff. Like lots of toys and lots of dress up clothes."
Tonight we had a parent open house and the kids were encouraged to take their parents around the room to different centers. One little girl and her mom were working at the drawing table. The preschooler drew something on the chalkboard. Mom: "What's that?" girl: "It's scribbles." And that settles that.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Let the good times roll...
...and the laughable moments continue.
Whether it's 5th graders or 3&4 year-olds, there's never a dull moment. Why? Because kids just say the darnest things. I have a feeling the days ahead working in a preschool will provide many laughs. Today was a strong start.
Teacher: "If you don't hold onto your water bottles during our walk to the park, then we're just going to have to go back to using a big water jug."
Preschooler (said to another preschooler): "I've never heard of water juggles before. I wonder what those are."
Kid, you've successfully combined water bottle and water jug. Well done.
While walking out the door for our afternoon outside time I only caught the tail end of a conversation one preschooler was having with another but I did hear the word "habitat." I hope their knowledge doesn't exceed mine too much at this point.
Whether it's 5th graders or 3&4 year-olds, there's never a dull moment. Why? Because kids just say the darnest things. I have a feeling the days ahead working in a preschool will provide many laughs. Today was a strong start.
Teacher: "If you don't hold onto your water bottles during our walk to the park, then we're just going to have to go back to using a big water jug."
Preschooler (said to another preschooler): "I've never heard of water juggles before. I wonder what those are."
Kid, you've successfully combined water bottle and water jug. Well done.
While walking out the door for our afternoon outside time I only caught the tail end of a conversation one preschooler was having with another but I did hear the word "habitat." I hope their knowledge doesn't exceed mine too much at this point.
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