Kids Say: Favorites from the Classroom

When I was teaching first grade, I would write down funny things that happened throughout the day. I would write things in a notebook, on random pads of paper, and on Post-it Notes. I've kept these nuggets in a binder for eight years now and they still make me smile. Here are some of my favorites.

Michael said his dog at his homework. 

Kids were getting ready to go out for winter recess. I asked a student, "Are you dressed?" and he replied, "No, I'm Brady."

Helping a student with a worksheet, I read, "I have ten toes, I have two ears, I have one big..." and the student blurts out, "TOENAIL". He was supposed to say smile and that's what was shown in the picture. 

I told Curtis he didn't follow the directions on a worksheet. He responded with, "You wanna know why? 'Cause I was daydreaming, that's why".