I wanted to share some random things children and young people have said to me over this year.
A THREAD 🧵 "It's impossible to do anything without a big cup of try tea"

I asked a group of kids "How do you deal with stress?"
Time to unwind
A THREAD 🧵 Will - "I just stop thinking about it"

Like many great guru's through history, he's mastered the art of not thinking about stuff. Being able to block out the bad is truly powerful. I feels it's important to add, he also bangs his head a lot so perhaps we need to look into this.

I asked a group of kids "What's something you could teach a lesson on?"
Please choose your course wisely
A THREAD Rory - "Rollercoasters"

As a self confessed rollercoaster enthusiast, I'm sure Rory would be the perfect teacher for this class. He would passionately inspire the next generation of coaster engineers. He hasn't learnt the meaning of opinion yet, so expect a hostile environment.

I asked a group of kids
"What have you learnt this year?"
Wise beyond their years
A THREAD Rory - "Party drawings"

Let's start simple. It's drawings either done at or for parties. IT IS NOT DRAWINGS OF PARTIES. Rory can pretty much draw anything. So, if you have a birthday, anniversary or holiday party coming up. For the small price of "many crisps" Rory is available

I asked a group of kids,
"What does the world need more of?"
Take a break from the madness,
A THREAD 🧵 Rhys - "Swans"

Maybe a tribute to our late queen. It's rumoured that killing a swan is considered treason. Although some see them as innocent, gracious and wonderful creatures. I personally see them as aggressive, loud and often slightly evil. Children that is. Swans are fine.

I asked a group of kids "What is something that makes you smile?"
It's not all doom and gloom
A Thread Rhys (age 6) - "Going home"

Sometimes just getting to the end of the day is all we can ask for. Tough days ahead but Rhys knows he will come out the other side. I feel his pain, all I want is be at home right now and I've just had six weeks off.

I asked a group of 6 year olds if they had "Any tips to make this the best summer ever?"
Let the good times roll
A THREAD Rory - "Buy a pool"

Simple but effective. Nothing like beating the heat with a refreshing dip in the pool. So swap those sunglasses for goggles. It was mentioned that pools are expensive and he basically said "don't care". It might be summer but Rory's coming in cold today.

I asked a group of 6 year olds "If you had a new business, what would you call it and what does it do?"
A THREAD Rory - "Crash and smash - Building Demolition"

Simple business model. You need something knocked down. Call Rory. He will only charge for travel expenses. This more of a hobby to him. Basically a non-profit destruction company. Rory will be using only fists and kicks though.

I asked a group of 6 year olds "How can adults become happy?"
Take some notes
A THREAD Rory - "Don't think about clowns"

This is more preemptive advice. You won't become happy by doing this but you might not be so scared. Perhaps the secret to a more happy life is just not thinking about scary stuff. They do say ignorance is bliss. For Rory, it seems to work.

I asked a group of 6 year olds "If you could be King/Queen for a day. How would you help people?"
Bow before your highnesses
A THREAD Rory - "Cook a big dinner for everyone"

Turning Buckingham palace into a large soup kitchen might actually be a viable option. This way he can directly help those less fortunate. Ironically he said he doesn't like soup so he would order a McDonalds and eat that instead.

I asked a group of 6 year olds "Invent a new Olympic sport"
These will be rated.
A THREAD Rory - "Bowling running"

You run 10k, which seems fine. However, you are also being thrown bowling balls and need to knock down pins as you go. You are scored on time and number of pins you knockdown. It's a real test of speed and skill. A great start to our Olympics games. 7/10

I asked a group of kids "If you could go anywhere on a school trip, where would you go?"
They spared no expense
A THREAD Rory - "McDonalds"

The world is full of unexplainable beauty. The various cultures and traditions that seep through our rich and vast history can take several lifetimes to explore...So I suppose there's no point, let's all just go McDonald's and make use of the 99p McChicken.

I asked a group of 6 year olds "How can you tell someone is a good person?"
Opinions were expressed,
A THREAD Rory - "They give you sweets"

Clearly the stranger danger lesson went right over Rory's head. This is NOT the benchmark for a good person. If anything it's an internationally recognised red flag! He did say "his Grandma gives him sweets", but a conversation is needed.

I asked a group of 6 year olds to 'Pitch me a new film idea'
Move over Hollywood
A THREAD Rory - "BURGER MONSTER"

Genre: Fighting

A burger realises that if he eats other burgers, he becomes bigger. Eventually he becomes so big he tries to destroy the world which created him. Rory will play the burger and that's non-negotiable. Fast paced, fattening and fun.

I ask a group of 6-year-olds "Who should be the next prime minister?"
They had some thoughts
A THREAD Rory - 'Susanna'

So, Rory has a new girlfriend...Can you guess who it is? A true gentleman he sees nothing but the world in Susanna and thinks she is capable of leading the UK. Susanna is a smart girl but I have seen her try to pencil sharpen her own hair so for me, I'm out.

I asked a group of 6 year olds "What Christmas gift would you buy for Santa Claus"
They had some ideas
A THREAD Rory - "Not cookies or milk. Maybe, chicken nuggets"

The big man is probably fed up with cookies and milk. It was nice of Rory to think of something else for a change. We don't know a lot about Santa's food preferences. Assuming his large frame, he probably likes a few nuggets.

It's my birthday today, so I asked a group of 6 year olds "What's the best birthday gift you can receive"
They had a few ideas
A THREAD Rory - "Nintendo Switch and chocolate"

Okay, I'm heading into my late 20's but it's stunning just how similar our ideas of great gifts are. Rory is right. I want both those things. Although nobody will buy them for me because acceptable adult birthday gift are socks or a mug.

I asked a group of 6 year olds to come up with a mantra to help us through life.
They had some ideas.
A THREAD Rory - "Don't stop running"

The other day I grunted when picking up my keys from the table. If I didn't stop running, i'd die. Rory has gone for the Forrest Gump approach here. It seemed to work for him. Forrest that is. I've seen Rory run into multiple trees. Persistent tho.

I asked a group of 6 year olds if they wanted to get something off their chest.
They did.
A THREAD Rory - 'Loud noises are too loud'

I actually have to agree with Rory. Loud noise, especially unwelcome ones are too loud. Car alarms are obnoxious. Motorbikes hurt my ears. He personally doesn't like sound of thunder. Which I think is a brave thing to express. Thanks Rory.

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!

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