One bright and sunny morning one of my assistants walked into the classroom, sat with a child and walked out. Upon her exit, I noticed a streak of bright red lipstick smeared from her top lip onto her cheek. The child with whom my assistant was sitting walked up to me and stated… “I think [...]
Archive for April, 2010
THE HUNGRY ASSISTANT
Posted in Conversatons, tagged Children, Kids, Kindergarten, Lipstick, School, Student, Talking, Teachers on April 10, 2010 | 9 Comments »
THE PRICE OF BEAUTY
Posted in Conversatons, tagged Beauty, Children, Cosmetics, Kids, Kindergarten, Lipstick, Shopping, Store, Student, Talking on April 8, 2010 | 23 Comments »
It isn’t often that I meet one of my students in a store. I was shopping in the cosmetics department recently when one of my young charges appeared by my side. I was eyeing a lipstick when he exclaimed… “You’re gonna need more than that!” Copyright © (2010) Diana (Diane) Maria Note: This is a [...]
LOST IN TRANSLATION
Posted in Conversatons, tagged Children, Kids, Kindergarten, Payday, School, Students, Talking, TGIF on April 5, 2010 | 2 Comments »
It was the end of a long winter’s week and the children and I were seeking relief when I announced to the class… “TGIF” I asked the children if they know what that means. One of the kindergarten boys shouted… “Payday!” Copyright © (2010) Diana (Diane) Maria