Category Archives: Education

Command training

Command Training I’ve never owned a dog and have no plans to ever own one. I do admire some dog owners, like my neighbor, who has his dogs well under control, without having had sent their dogs to obedience school. … Continue reading

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Uh Oh!

Uh Oh! I was in fourth grade. At the time there was no such thing as ADHD or another malady that might or might not have impacted your attention span…SQUIRREL!… Sorry, now where was I, oh yes, fourth grade. I … Continue reading

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Y – y is it gr8 to write like this?

Y is it gr8 to write like this? IDK Minna entered the lunch room with a piece of paper in her hand. She was not a happy person. “Why don’t sixth graders write in English? Just look at this note … Continue reading

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X – Never do what is eXpected.

Never do what is eXpected I tend to be somewhat of a rogue. When asked to do something the traditional way, I will usually find a different and unique way of doing it. I don’t think I do it to … Continue reading

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Q – What’s with all the questions?

Questions…Do you ever stop asking them? It was late on a Wednesday afternoon when Lina came home totally exhausted. Otto noticed how tired she was and casually asked how her day went. Lina replied, “It was very draining, so many … Continue reading

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M – Mistakes…I hate them!

Another Mistake…I hate that! Did you ever feel down on yourself because of all of the mistakes you make? You’re frustrated and feel incompetent. Ready to give up. Well, you’re not alone. That was exactly what Otto was experiencing the … Continue reading

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L – Librarians: Can we live without them?

Librarians…They’re expendable? Minna and Lina were having lunch one day in the school cafeteria. Lina was bemoaning the fact that their school district had eliminated the elementary school librarian’s position the previous year. “What are we supposed to do during … Continue reading

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K – Kan you explane Inglish cpelling

Kan’t Kreate Korrect Cpelling Otto was furious. “What is with this stupid language! Why can’t letters that have sounds be used to spell things with the same sounds?” “What’s that supposed to mean?” asked Herman. Otto wailed, “Did you ever … Continue reading

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J – Jocks

Want to play ball? Minna just came back from a soccer game. She works with the sixth grade team as a helper, providing refreshments and is also trained in first aid, should it be needed. From the look of things, … Continue reading

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H – Do you have your homework?

Did you do your homework? Otto’s and Herman’s wives both worked in the same elementary school. Lina, Otto’s wife, was a 5th grade classroom teacher, whereas Minna, Herman’s wife, was a teacher’s assistant in 6th grade. Minna had a child … Continue reading

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