kindies - part one

So I've been to three kindergarten classes in the past three weeks, and yes, as promised, they have provided material for the blog. Todays events were short but sweet.

When the kids first come in, during attendance, apparently the teacher always says hello to each child, and they are supposed to say hello back in a creative way. So I tried it. Many didn't say anything, and barely looked up at me when all the other kids pointed to them to let me know they were here. Others said a shy but cute "hello". One pointed to his elbow and said "I have a boo-boo on my elbow hello". No pause. Just as if it all went together like any other normal sentence. Still one other said, with a karate chop, "hie-yah! hello". These were all really amusing. Luckily I had a co-op student in the room (who tipped me off about this little routine) who I could laugh with about their funny responses. But let's not forget the several kids who said "bow-chicka-bow-wow hello". Yes, they are in kindergarten. Obviously this is a thing for them. They think it's pretty funny and I really can't argue. Hilarious.

During the course of the day, it became clear that a lot of kids would rather just call me teacher, or shout "excuse me!" than saying my name. I never thought of it as an exceptionally difficult name to remember, or say or anything, but maybe that's the problem. Anyways, one little girl ventured an attempt, and called me Mrs. Happywood. I actually got her to repeat it so I could be sure. Mrs. Happywood! Isn't that great?

As much as I can't honestly say "I love the kindies", because they are so stinkin' picky about everything being done the right way, in the right order, with the right song and dance to go along with it, no one can deny that they are adorably hilarious.