Thursday, August 25, 2011

What Is History?

Kids say the darndest things... or so we're told... This is a story from Mom's day.

So, we started out unit in Social Studies today. In SC in 3rd grade, we learn South Carolina History. I start with a question: "What is history?"
Cute little boy in the back of the room raises his hand and politely says, "Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift, that's why they call it the present."

Be still my heart, how I do love children who can "quote" quotes. :)

7 comments:

  1. You are ONE LUCKY TEACHER... I predict that you are going to have a Magical Year with a kidlet like that in your class.

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  2. Teachers sure hear some nutty stuff
    Benny & Lily

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  3. I love that sayin! That sure is smart for a 3rd grader.

    woos, Tessa

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  4. so cute! i love that he was confident enough to say it! thanks for the blog comments - glad i'm not the only one with a picky doxie!! :)

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  5. From the mouth of babes!!! That was so precious and a moment you'll never forget!

    Have a nice weekend!

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