I scream

Have you ever tried to make ice cream by shaking some milk and junk in a bag and then putting it in a bigger bag with salt and ice? It's pretty hard. and messy. and cold.

Now add roughly a hundred 6 year olds to the equation.

*pulls hair out*

In math we are studying measuring right now and I thought it would be fun to make ice cream. You know, experiential learning and stuff.

SO we made ice cream. I tried to be clear about my directions but somewhere in there I think all the kids heard me say make sure NOT to close the bags all the way and to let your open bag of salty ice water bow down and kiss the precious carpet.

We started out with an organized, clean event. It churned into a crazy, messy, spillfest.

*pursed lips/eyes closed*

In addition to eating their yummy creations, they also loved spilling in various spots around the classroom. Awesome.

At least it's not my carpet.

Is that blood in there?

Thank you and good night.

♫ Do you love me... do you love me? ♫

He is 6. I wasn't sure what to say but the turtle stepped in...

Cinco de Mexico

Yesterday our class did a bit of celebrating Cinco de Mayo. I played a few fun songs in Spanish and some of the kids danced in front of the class. Then one boy started booty shaking. "No shaking your bottom!" I ordered.

I had a couple of questions from students in regards to my connections with Mexico. (I am as white as they come.)

"Are you a Mexico person?"

"Do you know how to speak Mexican words?"

I love my job.

Ew.

Today one of my 1st Graders said to me:

"Were you picking your boogers? I saw you."

I didn't really know how to respond.

Oh... the life of a 1st Grade Teacher!