A first-grade teacher was overseeing her students as they experimented with their desk computers. One boy sat staring at the screen, unsure how to get the computer going. The teacher walked over and read what was on his screen.In her most reassuring voice, she said, “The computer wants to know what your name is,” then she walked over to the next...

A first-grade class is having a game of Name That Animal.The teacher held up a picture of a cat.”What animal is this?” she asked. “A cat!” said Eddie.”Good job! Now, what is this animal?”"A dog!” said Eddie.”Good! Now what animal is this?” she asked, holding up a picture of aDeer. The class fell silent. After a...

A fifth grader looked downcast, so her teacher asked, “What’s theproblem, Carol? I hope it’s not homework again.”"Well, uh, yes, it is.” replied Carol. “I was stupid and made myhomework paper into a paper airplane.”"Carol, you’re right, that wasn’t a very bright thing to do,” said theteacher, “but this...

Little Johnny watched, fascinated, as his mother smoothed cold creamon her face.”Why do you do that, Mommy?”"To make myself beautiful,” said his mother, who then began removingthe cream with a tissue.”What’s the matter?” asked Little Johnny. “Giving...

One day at the end of class little Billy’s teacher has the class go home and think of a story and then conclude the moral of that story.The following day the teacher asks for the first volunteerto tell a story. Suzy said, “Sunday we load the chicken eggs on the truck and drive into town to sell them at the market. Well, one Sunday we hit a big bump and...

Little Joey and Little Danny, both aged 5, are walking home fromschool. Danny says “I won’t be going to school tomorrow.” “Why not?” asks Joey. “I have to go to the hospital,” says Danny woefully. “That’s awful,” says Joey. “Why do you have to go there? Are yousick?” Danny shakes his head and...