1st graders

The first graders, I'm realizing, really are the funniest without even knowing it!

Taking a step back to last year:
a first grader name Giovanni says to me (in a moderately flamboyant Latino accent), "Joo want me to de-sign a dress for joo?"

"Yes, I would love that," I tell him. A few minutes later, he returns with a picture.

"Ees peenk," he says, "ees dark peek. Joo like?"

"Oh yes, it's beautiful!"

"y der are choose, wis high heels."


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This week alone has been a classic week for first grade conversations. There was a particular, yet unusual topic of conversation that carried over two group sessions: Michael Jackson. Yes, THE MJ. . . hot topic amongst the first graders, I guess.

Right after our group started, Angel shared that he went to a party and listened to Michael Jackson music--he may have even mentioned watching some movie (his speech was difficult to understand). Zoee, in turn, announces that, "Michael Jackson died."

To which Angel replied, "I know, his hair" *gestures that his hair caught fire.*

I tried to explain that Michael Jackson's hair caught on fire a long time ago, and that is not how he died. And without missing a beat, Zoee asks, "How did he die?"

Uh oh. Trapped. "He died because his doctor gave him the wrong medicine."

"Oh," they both said with a nod of confirmation. No more questions. I hope they aren't afraid to go to the dr's now!!

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Next group, same kiddos. We went around the table and I asked everyone what they were going to be for Halloween.

Zoee--"I'm going to be a fairy."

Yadira--"Red Power Ranger"

Angel--"I'm going to be Michael Jackson. . .because I like the way he dances." (this kid really cracks me up!)