2/7/12

A, E, Y, O, U. It makes ALL the difference in the world.


During recess today the girls were playing another rousing game of Pretty, Pretty, Princess Ponies.  (Last week I discovered I could easily win this game only if the children wore snow boots, I had a two-minute head start and if I insisted the game last three minutes. They don’t call me teacher for nothing.)


Today two of the participants (English as a Second Language children) ran past me in the middle of the game.   “Oh! Is this Pretty, Pretty, Princess Puppies??? Are you puppies?” I shouted.

Alenka turned and ran back to me. “No!! No, Mrs. Smythe….Abia is a puppy, I am a HYMAN!”



“A WHAT?” I said.



“A HYMAN.  No, a HOOMAN!”  she shouted again.



“Alenka, I think you mean human.  Are you a HUMAN?”



“Oh, yes.   I am a human!” she said as she turned to run away.





Oh sweet Lord in heaven, where has she been hiding all year?  

11 comments:

  1. Everyday GoddessFebruary 7, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Reminds me of the old prank phone call name: Buster Hyman

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  2. Thornton Berry Shire PressFebruary 7, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Well, I just happened upon your blog from another blog that hasn't been written in a year...I'm so glad I stopped by...I always need someone with a clever wit to cheer up my day, thx for that, june

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  3. Her and the BoysFebruary 7, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    The things kids say...if they only knew that there minds would one day be corrupted like ours. :)

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  4. Brian MillerFebruary 7, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    oh my....they are learning young these days...

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  5. noexcusesFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Love this! We have ESOL students, too, but not nearly as pricesless as yours! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. ScopeFebruary 7, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    That was just the cherry on top of your day.

    Oh, wait...

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Learning those vowel sounds does create exaggerated language.Keeping a straight face is not a requirement of your job, I hope.

    Glad the sex ed classes are still a few grades away,(smiling).
    faithful follower

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  8. Kate LewisFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    That is hilarious. Teachers aren't paid enough!! Awesome story!

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  9. Sharon RoseFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    I love your stories! This one is too funny.

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  10. DawnFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    Wow... are you sure your students and mine aren't hanging out together???

    Here's mine: http://whatsaroundthenextbend.blogspot.com/2012/02/maybe-we-need-to-have-pronunciation.html

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