Re: If you don't straighten up ...

Posted by Torie on 1/30/08

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On 11/17/07, Pre-k teacher wrote:
> I teach pre-k and we have a housekeeping area set up for
> our dramatic play. One of the little girls was in the
> center with one of the little boys the other day and she
> said, "If you don't straighten up -- I'm LEAVING YOU!" It
> caught me by surprise. I realized that she must be hearing
> this at home, but I couldn't help but laughing. It's great
> how something unsuspected can turn around a day for a
> teacher.


It's kind of crazy how much children mimic and pay close
attention to adults. Although the unsuspected may not always
be positive, I think that is one of the joys of being a
teacher. There are not many dull moments.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• If you don't straighten up ..., 11/17/07, by Pre-k teacher.
• Re: If you don't straighten up ..., 1/25/08, by Heather Ayers.
• Re: If you don't straighten up ..., 1/30/08, by Torie.
• Re: If you don't straighten up ..., 5/25/08, by Kindergarten kitchen funny.