Mammals and Being Old

Today in science we were discussing how mammals take care of their young until they are old enough to take care of themselves. We talked about how lions, monkeys, humans, etc, do that. Then one of my students asked me, "So, our parents take care of us because we are young. Do your parents not take care of you anymore because you are old?"

Hey squirt! I am NOT old! hahaha.

Pauly D

Student 1 to Student 2: "Did you hear that they are making a new show about Pauly D?"

No no no nooooo my 9 year olds are NOT talking about Jersey Shore! Come on parents, have some control.

Old

Student 1: Ms. Ferenchak, when we grow up, you'll probably be old.

Haha oh thanks.

Mom

A kid called me mom on accident and he got so embarrassed that his face turned BRIGHT red... I was like, "It's okay, it happens a lot! Don't worry!" and he just nervously giggled and turned away.

Fish

Student 1: Ms. Ferenchak, what would you do if you were a fish and fisherman was trying to catch you?
Me: I would swim away. What would you do?
Student 1: I'd steal the food and then swim away!

oh, well why didn't I think of that? lol

Writing Letters 10 Years From Now

For writing today, I had my kids write a letter to themselves 10 years in the future (they would be 19 or 20 then). When I read their responses, I teared up! I'm a huge baby haha. I want to share some of the responses that I really liked. Some made me laugh, and some made me cry:

1. I want to be everybody's hero.
2. I will be proud of myself.
3. I hope to be a dentist. I will be well paid. Well, that's what my mom says anyway.
4. I want to be successful.
5. I will train hard and succeed to be a vet. If I fail, I will try again. I will never give up.
6. I will give my mom and dad $10,000 for all their love they gave me!
(what about throwing your 4th grade teacher some of that? haha)
7. Signed, Your Successful Self,
Student 1
8. If I don't become an artist, I want to be a character at Disneyland.
9. I will have a dog and I will not let anyone steal it.
10. I will follow all of my dreams.
11. When I am 20 years old, I want to work in the hot dogs
(haha, yum!)
12. I hope I would visit Spain.
13. I hope I don't have too much money.
(again, throw some to your 4th grade teacher!!! hahaha)
14. I hope I don't live far away from my parents.
(awww)

Hamster Person

Student 1: Ms. F. do you like cats?
Me: Yes, I actually have a cat, and he is very nice.
Student 1: So you're a cat person?
Me: Yep!
Student 1: I'm a hamster person.