I asked a class of Year 2's "What do you think teachers do all summer?"
Here is my analysis;
A THREAD
Alice - 'Do lots of exercise'
For me, the terms "Share bag" and "Family size" really are loose terms. I somehow feel Alice knows I'm fatter and is bringing this up to show dominance in the class. Well it's worked. I'm insecure and squidgy. I should probably go for a jog soon-ish
Katie - 'Buy some houses'
Thank god someone said it. What a summer I've had. London, Paris, LA. I've got houses everywhere now. I don't even have a bed. I just sleep on piles of money...lol, jokes on her because I'm in crippling debt and can't afford a house. Bloody millennials
Jack - 'Find other teachers to play with'
When you read the subtext, this is pretty much true. All teachers need another teacher friend to play with. But they don't throw pencils at cars like Jack does. They mostly drink gin and talk about the state of the education system.
Toby - 'Tidy up the classroom'
Remember seeing your teacher outside of school and it was the weirdest thing EVER! Yeah that's never happend to Toby. He's convinced we live at school and sleep upstairs in bunk-beds. Suppose the commute would be easy. Couldn't pull a sicky though
Emma - 'Get jobs done they can't do during school time'
Well... technically she's right. Teachers do SAY they're going to do loads of jobs over the summer. Paint the bedroom, Cut the grass but instead end up watching daytime TV and day drinking. Unless you have kids, I hope...
Mikey - 'My Dad's got a new car'
He basically refused to answer the question. So I suppose we'll take a quick breather and find out about Mikey's Dad's new car...It's blue, it's massive and the windows go down by themselves, apparently. You're an enigma Mikey, never change.
Ravi - 'Go on a big trip'
After conversations with Ravi, you'll understand he's VERY switched on. He recommended taking some time away, for yourself. Taking those 6 weeks off. Crossing some things off the bucket list. Follow the Ravi mantra: Life is for the moments worth living
Rosie - 'Splash-park'
She said it with impish glee, as if she knew something I didn't. So I investigated...turns out SHE went to a splash-park and couldn't get enough of it. She recommended it to everyone, saying "Nobody tells you off for doing flips". Some of the kids clapped.
Wendy - 'Deliver letters to people'
By day, they're teachers but by, even earlier in the day, they're POST OFFICERS. I found out that she saw another teacher posting a letter. That's her whole reputation now. We call her Postman Pat around school. Turns out bullying is fun.
Ben - 'Wait untill it's over'
Kids really don't think teachers have lives outside of school, do they? The concept of us being actual humans is ironically, alien to them. I once told them my name was George and they looked at me, stunned, like I had just defecated in a math book
Susanna - 'Stay up really late and eat McDonald's'
The McDonald's down the road from me is 24 hours. So, I felt a bit seen. Although I asked Susanna what she orders and she said, without hesitation, "The Toy meal". So I don't think really cares about the food. Which is positive
End of thread.
Quote of the week - Harrison aged 4
"If you build your Lego high enough, you'll never see the top"
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I asked my year 1 classes to tell me another joke;
Here is my analysis
A THREAD
Alice - "What did the cow say to the astronaut? Let's go to the moon"
Another cow joke. The class didn't laugh but she fell into a fit of laughter which, in turn, made the class laugh. We all forgot about the joke and just ended up laughing together. Great opening act. 6/10
Katie - "Why did the poo go in the toilet? Because it's poo"
Look. We've all matured since last time. Our comedic taste has grown exponentially. Or has it? Nope. The class still cheered and whooped. Which annoyed me. Wasn't even a good poo joke. But do what works, I guess. 3/10
I asked my year 1 classes to give me some 'Pearls of Wisdom' to live by
Here is my analysis;
A THREAD
Alice - 'Make sure you wash your hands in the sink. Always'
Very smart. Current as well. Please stop washing your hands in puddles and mud filled lakes people. It's unsanitary and Alice doesn't like it. For her sake. Wash your hands in the sink. Always.
Katie - 'Dance when you're sad'
Let's take a leaf out of Katie's book. Life can often feel heavy. But heed this advice. Whenever you feel overwhelmed or unimportant. Dance. Dance like the music flows through your body like white wine in the summer sun. Thank you Katie.
I asked my year 1 classes 'What do parents do while kids are at school?'
Here is my analysis;
A THREAD
Alice - 'Go shopping and drink coffee'
I can see this in Alice's future. She'd be such a fun shopping and coffee partner. Funny. Lovable. Empathetic. I bet she'd order a caramel spiced latte and ask you about how your mum getting on her with new hip. Alice is all ears for you.
Katie - 'Write forms and use pens'
Life can often feel like a monotonous drag. Get up. Go to work. Sleep. Repeat untill dead. Katie's family run a local business. Prehaps she sees her family working lots. But running a business you love with the people you love. It's never work
I asked my year 1 classes
'Who is the person and what did he do?'
Here is my analysis
A THREAD
Alice - 'Boingo the clown - Juggles in the circus'
A large handful of the children groaned because they all thought he was a clown as well. I'm also sure that David Bowie would call himself a clown. Boingo is a fantastic name. Alice added that he runs the popcorn machine. Great.
Katie - 'Jump Start Jonny - on the TV'
Okay, some context. Jump start Johnny runs a yoga and exercise on YouTube and sometimes we watch him in class. J.S.J doesn't wear make-up and if I'm honest, he's quite annoying. Smug little yoga man. The kids love him but Bowie...he is not.
I asked my year 1 classes
'If you could time travel, where would you go?'
Here is my analysis
A THREAD
Alice - 'To after school'
Straight off to a belter here. She could go anywhere. I mean literally wherever, whenever (said Shakira). But Alice has decided to use this omnipotence to move, 47 minutes into the future. I took it personally to be honest. My lessons aren't that bad.
Katie - 'So I can go to the park'
There is a park literally outside the school, so, again, Katie also wants to use her power to travel 40 minutes ahead of time. I'm annoyed but I do appreciate and love the innocence of it. Why live more than today? Today is the best we have.
I asked my year 1 classes
'What do adults do for fun?'
Here is my analysis;
A THREAD
Alice - 'Disco Boogie'
She had a glint in her eye with this. Knowing that when she's old enough there won't be dancefloor on earth that could handle her. I don't personally disco or boogie. I more spasm and sway. But throw on some ABBA and she's right. It is fun. A little boogie
Katie - 'Help Children with maths'
It's amazing how we, as adults are perceived. Do they really think we ENJOY going over times tables a billion times!? We're all at work counting down the hours until we get to do maths homework agian! I think she's playing a twisted joke on me.