While talking to Todd tonight before bed, I was reminded of a funny little story that happened today in class.
Take yourself to my kindergarten classroom. It's story-time and the class is sitting around the campfire. We're talking about what a character is and who the main character is in the story we just finished reading.
Mrs. Hoffmann: "So, can anyone tell me who the main character is in the story we just read?"
A child's hand flies into the air.
Mrs. Hoffmann: "Oh, someone knows! John (name changed), can you tell us who the main character is?"
John: " My mom said that God died for all of us."
Mrs. Hoffmann: "..."
Yeah, that one threw me for a loop for a moment. Then, gathering my teacher-response, I tried to respond.
Mrs. Hoffmann: "...Well, that's the main character in another story. But what about the story we were just talking about?"
Oh the things kids say! I have plenty of other stories, but I'm set on getting to bed early tonight. Maybe I'll try to put in a daily dose of kindergarten for you all in my future posts!
Good night!
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ReplyDeleteI agree, that was a great response!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to pick your brain about teaching when we are there... in August!!!!
Sure thing, Sonya! I'm looking forward to it =)
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