"We can't lose our heads!" Came the distressed statement from Ryan, an intelligent, reserved third grader after an intense game of dodgeball today.
"And what does that mean?" I asked as everyone slumped back into their desks with tension still spewing.
"We need to keep our heads on when we play, so we don't go loco! If we lose our heads we will all be loco!" The concern in his voice was immense.
Oh boy! I feel like I've already lost my head... I'm loco! Maybe I asked the wrong question.
"And what does that mean?" I asked as everyone slumped back into their desks with tension still spewing.
"We need to keep our heads on when we play, so we don't go loco! If we lose our heads we will all be loco!" The concern in his voice was immense.
Oh boy! I feel like I've already lost my head... I'm loco! Maybe I asked the wrong question.
teaching stories are some of my favorite. always.
ReplyDeletethat seems like a valid question.
ReplyDeletebut really do our heads help us out that much? if I was there i might tell that kid that life is loco. get used to it. only use your head when you have to.
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