Slice of Life


Kids Say the Darndest Things

Teacher: "Slow down! Use your walking feet in the hallway."
Student: "But I'm wearing my running shoes!"

Teacher: "What did Noah do after he built the ark?"
Student: "He built a rainbow!"

Teacher: "Who knows what a frankfurter is?"
Student: "I do. He's the weather man!"

Student: "Teacher, I like your hair. Where did you get it?"

Student: "I'm glad I'm finally eight. This is the oldest I've ever been in my entire life!"

Student praying: "…and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us some email…"

Teacher: "No peeking!"
Student: "I didn't look much. I only have little eyes."

Teacher: "I didn't get to do that when I was your age."
Student: "When you were my age, you were just a baby!"

Teacher: "Everyone please behave."
Student: "I'm being haive!"

Parenting Tips

  1. Read to Your Children!
  2. Music Lessons: studies have shown that learning to play an instrument increases your child's likelihood of success in school!
  3. Laugh with Your Children! Daily laughter brings families together!
  4. Don't sweat the small stuff! Have fun.
  5. Encourage Writing! Teach your children to write effectively, and they will be well on their way toward achieving success in any future endeavor they pursue. How can you do that? Here are some tips:
    • Have your children to keep a journal, even starting in elementary school.
    • Practice good speaking skills with a wide vocabulary of descriptive words. Your children will mirror your manner of speaking, and that will translate into how well they can put words on paper. Don't be afraid to correct their inaccurate grammer in speech patterns.