While walking in from a fire drill, a young first grade girl tumbled across the grass in front of me. She stood up, brushed herself off, looked up at me and in her first grade lisp said:
"Never pick a fight with gwavity. Gwavity always wins."
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While talking about the recess rules with the entire first grade, this same girl raises her hand.
"Would you like us to make the recess teacher aware if we see an oncoming tornado?"
(We do not generally have tornadoes in Utah.)
"Yes, I think we would like to be made aware of that."
"Are you going to tell us that we should head to the lowest point available?"
"Yes, the lowest point available."
That is pwecious. I weally like her!
ReplyDeletexoRobyn
Sincerly cute! (and funny!)
ReplyDeleteOh man, that little girl is so cute!
ReplyDeleteI gwew up in Nebrwska...twornadoes are nwothin' to lwaugh about!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteLittle minds work so hard. Does she know about The Cone of Silence? Maybe that's something that needs to be addressed too.
ReplyDeleteLOL. And what point would that be in UT? LOL.
ReplyDeleteU crack me up.
And I love the lisp...:)
Bet she is cute as well...
Dude that girl is a genius--gravity DOES always win!!
ReplyDeleteThat was so funny. And cute!
ReplyDeleteLol!! Kids are so cute. :)
ReplyDeleteOh she's funny! She's like a female and younger Joey.
ReplyDeleteJust courious...my good friend is a first grade teacher too. Her class is composed of 18 children, she has no teacher's aide except for 2 hours per week. Nine of her students tested below reading level. Just wondering how that compares to your world? She is so stressed out. Love your sense of humor!
ReplyDeleteCarol-the gardener
Cheeseboy I think it is obvious that your readership extends to a lot younger demographic than you had originally thought! W.C.C.
ReplyDeleteYou should have said to tell the recess teacher about tornadoes but tell the principal about cyclones.
ReplyDeleteSee if that raises any further questions.
aww isn't she the cutest? :)
ReplyDelete~ash's mum
I had no idea that first graders were that deep!
ReplyDeleteShe was planning ahead...
ReplyDeleteI can't help but wonder what she would do here where we not only pratice fire drills, but tornado, earthquake, and lock-down drills. But no spotters are needed for any of them. Instead there is a warning tone for each one. Maybe she could help me remember which tone is which?
ReplyDeleteWe don't normally have tornadoes in PA either, but one year we had one rip through a nearby development and it destroyed (condemned) several houses. One being my mom's house!! Go figure. Since then, my girl's have a fear of tornadoes.
ReplyDeleteI bet you have conversations like this one on a daily basis. Kids can say the darndest, cutest things. Thanks for sharing!
i love getting a peek at your cute little students!
ReplyDeleteThat's funny. You should give her your pay for the day.
ReplyDeleteShe is absolutely correct about tornado procedure. We lived in Iowa for 5 years.
ReplyDeleteFor a minute there, I thought you were going to tell us that tornado pic was one you took...and then I would have been extremely jealous, because I really want to see one!!!! (Heading AWAY from me, of course....I don't intend to pick a fight with a tornado... cuz that would SUCK.)
ReplyDeleteYou're going to need to start paying royalties to these first graders for all the material they give you :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I wonder if she watches the science channel.
ReplyDeleteShe's a little smarty pants isn't she. I love her!
ReplyDeleteTHAT little girl is paying attention.
ReplyDeleteThere's hope for us yet!
Pearl
And that's why we teach!
ReplyDeleteThe places her brain goes...amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun year you are going to have! And so will we since we are all living vicariously through you in the world of a 1st Grade teacher. Very funny stuff! Thanks so much for sharing it. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Candace
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering if this is what the little girl's mom says when she trips at home?:)This would make a great into for a lesson plan on gravity-or tornadoes. Kids are way smarter these days...I don't think I ever talked about these subjects till maybe 6th grade!
ReplyDeleteThat little girl is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI think you must have the best job ever!
ReplyDeleteThat girl is gonna be a brain surgeon someday.
Hilarious.
I adore her!!! (though suspect she may begin to make you crazy by about October, then 10 years from now, she will be your favorite student you ever had): That was it. The Tart has prophecied.
ReplyDeleteAwww, how cute!!! Hehehe :)
ReplyDeleteIn other news, my younger son burst out with "Clearly, we are lunatics," the other night.
No, I have no clue what brought it on.
Yes, I am grateful for my kids because they provide me with a wealth of blogging material :)
SO great!!! I like this girl!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely adorable!
ReplyDeletethat's a girl who watches the discovery channel. kudos to her parents.
ReplyDeleteThat's so cute. Someone must have been discussing tornadoes in her presence.
ReplyDeleteNewton would be proud, I am sure :D
ReplyDeleteShe's hilarious and quite knowledgeable.
ReplyDeletePriceless !!
ReplyDeletewait - my daughter's not AT your school... this is one of those things that we're never surprised to have teachers tell us about. apparently somebody raised this girl right too :)
ReplyDeleteThat is why I love kids event though I don't have one. Thanks god for nieces and a nephew :)
ReplyDeletei want her to give me stock tips, i bet she knows some good ones.
ReplyDeletegetting the wax ready?
Out of the mouths of babes! Yes, it's cliche, but it's da truth!
ReplyDeleteCinette
http://cinettesmusings.blogspot.com
Now how did you manage to keep a straight face? I just love her!!!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is now in Grade 1 - I just love their honesty.
Hellow...I weally think that little girl is going to grow up to be a science teacher. After all, she knows a lot about gwavity!
ReplyDeleteCute post! Loved it!
She is going to be something when she grows up, that's for sure. Hope she loses the speech impediment, though.
ReplyDeleteI think she is officially my new favorite kid that I don't know.
ReplyDeleteKids are awesome! They say and do some of the best things.
ReplyDeleteShe's wise for her age.
ReplyDeleteYes, gravity ALWAYS wins. ugh!