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Innocent and often socially inept, children come out with a whole host of hilarious comments. Here are just a few examples to raise a smile...
Creativity doesn’t grow on trees
‘A few months ago my group of 5-year-olds were drawing food for harvest. One boy was stumped for ideas, “What’s your favourite fruit?” I asked, “Salad” he said, “Okay, why not draw a tomato?” I suggested. “No” he said “I want to draw trees”. Me: “Great! Lots of things grow on trees, how about an apple tree?” Looking confused, he replied, “No, I want
to draw the little green trees you eat.” he replied. “...Ahh you mean broccoli!” “That’s it!” he said beaming. He was
even happier when I explained that chips were made from potatoes, as that was the next thing he wanted to draw!’
Teaching Assistant, West Sussex Science sucks!
‘As part of a Year 6 science lesson, I asked the class, “Can a sound wave be heard in a vacuum?”. One boy looked very puzzled, thought about it for a while and then said “I suppose it depends if the vacuum is switched on or not!”.’
Primary school teacher, Staffordshire
The water in Majorca...
‘I worked at an Independent School, where some parents had made sacrifices to give their children a private education. One day I was about to listen to 8-year-old Melanie read, but she was too excited to tell me her news. Her parents had just booked a holiday to Majorca – the first trip abroad for the whole family. At the other side of the desk sat Gillian, who had heard our conversation and piped up, “Oh Melanie you will love it, our cleaning lady goes there every year!”.’
Primary school teacher, Surrey It’s all German to me
‘There are two words in German for single: einzel, meaning “one”, and ledig, meaning “unmarried “. While writing a description of his house, one lad said his house had “eine ledige garage”, i.e. an unmarried garage! Giggles all round.’
Retired German Teacher, Yorkshire Animal instincts
‘I was scribing for a student in his Science exam and, as you know, we have to write exactly what they say for their answer. The question was, “What are the advantages and disadvantages of lions living in their natural habitat versus those living in captivity?” His answer was. “Lions living in the wild can choose who they mate with, but in captivity they get what they’re given!” It took all my strength not to laugh out loud, especially in a quiet room, under exam conditions!’
Learning Support Assistant, Hampshire
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