Texas
In first grade we learn all kind of important facts about Texas. I know this because I taught it. So then in 2nd grade we learn even more about Texas. So today we are talking about the differences between the Texas flag and the US flag. We started talking about where we hang the Texas flag. I was giving them clues, trying to get them to say the capitol. They finally say it and I asked them where is the capitol. One kid yells out "The north pole". What???? Who taught you that??? Finally someone says, Austin. I yell, "Yes, that's it. The Texas capitol is in Austin!" That's when another child says, "I thought it was "Boston". I said "No, that's not even in Texas." That's when another child says, "Boston is in New York." I say again, "No, Boston is not in New York." Woah, it was mass confusion. I know I taught them the state capitol. I hope they ended up learning something about the Texas flag and hopefully after today they will remember the capitol!? I hope!
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Jacquie ... super cute. I love all your 2nd grade stories! They make me smile during stressful days :)
If it makes you feel better, half of our kiddos come into fourth grade thinking that Mexico and Canada are the 51st and 52nd states!
Sarah- I believe that, as sad as that is. They should know that by then!
Lori- I am so glad I can make you smile!
That's so funny Jacquie. I remember being a freshman at ACU (originally from Nashville) and one close friend shocked at my lack of knowledge about Texas history. I explained that I grew up learning about Tennessee history instead... she was bewildered by this, and I have continued to make fun of her for it until this day. But, keep on teaching it- they will remember one day!!
Okay, this is my first blog post! I've been having fun reading all of these cute kid stories, so I couldn't resist sharing a funny story from this morning. One of my students said, "My brother is old enough to smoke cigars and cigarettes; you have to be 18. I know that you are old enough, but you probably don't want to because tabasco is bad for you!" I had to laugh just a little. His face got red and he realized what he'd said. It was pretty cute. Then, this afternoon another little boy showed me a story that he wrote about a boy and his da. I was frustrated that this late in the year, he still misspelled dad, so I reminded him to put another d to spell it correctly, and he said "No, the boy is from Germany. He doesn't say dad, he says da! Where do they come up with this stuff?!! I guess it's what makes being a teacher so entertaining and tiring all at the same time:)
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