Quirky Quips & Sewing Snips
A shrill bell cut through storytime. The kids crouched, whimpering. They knew they were to stay on the carpet during story, but that bell had them covering their ears and straining to flee! Calmly, softly, we repeated, “Don’t be afraid. Hold my hand. Line up. We’re safe.” And anything else [...]
I was at the sink refilling the soap dispenser. Little bodies were lining up behind me. They wanted to wash their hands and go to lunch. There was soap on the outside of the dispenser, so I was having a bit of trouble getting the lid off. The kids began [...]
Five year old Cass came into the classroom Friday morning carrying an envelope that had a semblance of five year old Jay’s name scribbled on it in red crayon. She took the missive straight to Jay. He opened it, looked it over, grinned at her and put it in his [...]
School lunch on the right side of the table: Jay: “What is that green stuff?” Ms. Angel: “Spinach. Eat it and you’ll grow big and strong like Popeye.” Jay: “Okay.” He lifts his fork, pokes it into the pile of spinach, brings back a huge mound, and nibbles the end [...]
Kelly needed help with his shoes. He said, “Help, please,” and wiggled his foot at me. I looked down at his untied shoe laces, pulled out a chair, sat down and said, “Put your foot up here on my knee.” He put his foot on my shin. I grabbed it, [...]