Classroom Funny

My 8th grade students always say and do funny things. Many people often say to me, "I don't know how you do it. You are a saint. How do you teach 8th graders? Ughhh They are so difficult!" But I find them simply hilarious most of the time. Anyway, I wish you could see a picture of Brett. He is this BIG kid with red hair and often times is one of those rambunctious kids who has a tough exterior, but really, is a nice kid and has a good heart. He can be negative, but when pushed to do something, he'll do it. I had his sister a few years back, whom I'm very close with, so that has helped. I just contact her when he's being a punk. Anyway, our principal describes Brett best when he says he's like a St. Bernard puppy. That is exactly him. The 8th grade boys have recently begun practice sessions with the high school football team next door and are loving it. They just idolize those high school guys and their new football coach. So Brett walks into class a couple of days ago with a big milk jug that's filled with water.

Brett: walks into class and takes a huge chug of water from the milk jug while stopping in the doorway, water is running out of the sides of his mouth as he drinks.

Me: What the heck, Brett? (me: smiling, looking confused)

Brett (smiles): Coach says we gotta drink more water. He said if our piss isn't the same color as this, we're not drinkin' enough.

Me: Oh I see. Good point.

Funny moments like this happen all the time. I wish I wrote them down more often! I did mention to him he may want to use another word other than "piss" but I'm sure they are hearing worse at football practice. LOL