Monday, July 15, 2013

Wonders of Technology

This spring, Jane's class was discussing how technology changes the world we live in.  Each child was asked to identify a piece of technology and explain how it had affected people.  Jane chose the television.

Her reason?  "Because now that there is TV, people don't have to watch movies on their tiny phone screens."

Monday, July 8, 2013

One morning shortly before the end of the school year, we arrived at Jane's classroom a bit early.  No one else was there yet, and the classroom door was closed.

Jane anxiously peered in through the window, confirming that the lights were off and the room was empty.  As she walked toward her cubby to hang up her backpack, I heard her mutter, "And now I have proof that teachers don't sleep in their classrooms."

So, that's been cleared up.

Monday, July 1, 2013

Predators and Whatnot


Overheard through a closed bathroom door:

"Razor blades . . . top predator of the armpit!"  (followed by slightly crazed cackle).

Ah, the mind of a tween.  What to say, other than that this is an interesting merger of personal hygiene and Wiest-ette obsession with the animal kingdom?