I asked a class of year 2's 'If you could change one thing about Mr Pointon what would it be?'
Here is my analysis;
A THREAD
Alice - "I don't want to go first...maybe his hair"
At first I thought, what a sensible girl. However, she undercut that bringing up my dead trim. Sure, it's thinning and pushing back (A bit) but I can tell I'm in for one here. Brb just going to buy a hat and never take it off!
Katie - "His hair"
Right, wtf. My hair is not that bad! I'm getting absolutely slaughtered. I thought Katie and Alice had my back. What a pair of snakes. Any barbers out there want to give me a haircut because apparently I need one? I'm absolutely rattled. Please have mercy.
Jack - "I want him to be my age, so we could play Pokémon"
This is an incredibly beautiful thing to say. To be fair, if I was 6. Jack would probably be my friend. We had very similar interests at 6. Climbing, running with scissors and sticks Unfortunately, i'm nearly 30, sorry.
Toby - "Dance moves"
These kids do not respect their elders. I taught them all my best moves. The sprinkler and EVEN the cabbage patch. Suppose it's all Fortnite moves now. I'm just a fossil to these lot. Abe Simpson said 'I used to be with it, then they changed what it was'
Emma - "A new house so he doesn't have to be in traffic"
It's become a morning routine for Emma to ask "Any traffic?". I answer like I would a coworker and she finds it funny. The thought of 'Choc-a-block' and 'The A39 eastbound'. Seem to bring her joy. I wouldn't change that.
Mikey - "A superpower where he can punch through a wall"
He came up to the front and looked me up and down. Pondering intensely. I'd love to be able to hear his thoughts. Children are so unique, I love it. It's a pointless superpower. Suppose I could make the house open plan.
Ravi - "He tells us to enjoy being young. I'd change him to be young again"
Youth is wasted on the young. Being young is about experience and passion. Finding out who you are and what you love. Ravi appreciates the value of time...Although he did technically call me old.
Rosie - "Let him be a footballer"
Good answer Rosie. That's what I would change too. I'd definitely be pro if it wasn't for takeaways and talent. I asked Rosie who I could play for and she said 'Ham' which is close enough to my team. Nearly cried. @WestHam you need a striker?
Wendy - "His wife"
This sounds incredibly harsh, so let me clarify. I'm not married. So what Wendy is getting at is making my girlfriend, my wife. She wants me to change that. Wendy knows I'm punching and suggests putting a ring on it before she realises I'm a hairless freak.
Ben - "His Hair"
Ben knew EXACTLY what he was doing saying this! The whole group erupted with laughter. I swear one child pointed at my hair. This is workplace bullying and I will not stand for it. Catch me at your nearest hair treatment center. I'll be the one crying alone.
Susanna - "Your eyes are close together and it freaks me out"
Okay yes, I have tiny little mousey eyes and they're close together. It's fine. Things work in my favour. One goggle for swimming. A telescope is basically binoculars. It's not freaky. It's just disproportionate.
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My quote of this week this comes from Erin age 5 - "Sneeze in the sink and it makes an echo sound. Very loud. Very funny"
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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
I asked my year 1 classes to tell me another joke;
Here is my analysis
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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.