Same class of six and seven year olds - one of whom actually pushed the outie belly button of the very-pregnant-about-to-give-birth administrator of the camp and said, "Ding Dong."
!!! Anyway, we’re still creating a play based on clues found in our treasure trunk and the clues have led them to believe that their story is about space. “What would we find in space?” I ask. “Aliens!” they shout. “So I guess our story is about aliens.” We do some exploring the space and pretending to be aliens. We walk around the room acting like we are aliens with tentacles or aliens with one eye or shape shifting evil ones with a loud laugh. “How would they speak? Do you think they speak English?” I ask. “No! They would speak alien.” they shout. Because, duh, Ms. ej! Laughing, I ask them, “Do you know what Gibberish is?” “No…” they say, confused. “It’s a made up language.” I tell them and I demonstrate, making the silliest noises I can. They find it hysterical. So I play a quick game of Gibberish with them. And then I have them do a short improvisation where one of them is speaking Gibberish and one of them is interpreting for them. They love it. It’s the “best game ever!” I’m thrilled. “Maybe the aliens in our play can speak Gibberish.” one of them suggests. “Great idea,” I say, totally pleased that they’ve bought into my secret plan. “Let’s put that in the play.” It's a good day. We move onto other things. The next day we practice a bit of the play and then I have the kids playing the aliens stand up. They show me their alien moves and then I ask them, “Do you remember what language you suggested the aliens speak?” And one kid raises his hand and almost squeals as he shouts, “Yes! BRITISH!” Aaaaaand, scene.
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Q.D
7/18/2015 07:22:27 pm
I did once teach a kid in year 12 who was delightful, but i would have to spend lessons explaining that concubines and a porcupines were different things!
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ej
7/18/2015 11:27:32 pm
The BEST thing about children is what is in their brains and comes out of their mouths. It's never boring and often hysterical!
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