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Why I shouldn't work at preschool
Filed under: Day Care & Education
Today I finally got my chance to be the
'Parent Helper' at my son's preschool class. One day a week the class does 'centers' to prepare for the more academic
kindergarten next year and the teachers need an extra set of hands.I love my kids, but even with their genetic makeup being 50% my own I am still overwhelmed by their talking. I worried I'd be similarly overwhelmed in the classroom around children whose genetic make up was 0% mine. Instead I got a simple center involving hammers and crushing up crayons into small pieces and things were going better than I imagined.
We put the crayon pieces into muffin tins and I melted them in an oven, to make rainbow disc shaped crayons. Simple enough project and I managed to accomplish it all without spilling crayon wax everywhere.
It all went well that is until we had to remove the crayons from the muffin tins. I used a sharp knife and managed to ram the knife right through the muffin tin and into my leg. Yes, I stabbed myself in the leg at my son's preschool class. I rule.
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 2)
3-22-2006 @ 1:46PM
Angelica said...OMG! Well, I hope you are ok. And I am sure you are looking back and laughing at the whole experience...
Gauze and a lollipop anyone?
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3-22-2006 @ 1:55PM
momtoboloo said...At least you can participate in the crafts. My fine motor skills are at the level of a 2 year old.
The last time I volunteered in my son's class, I couldn't take the tops off the glue sticks and had googly eyes glued to half of my sleeve. I guess I should be proud I didn't draw blood . . .
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3-22-2006 @ 2:10PM
Ginny said...Yes, you rule! At least you voluteered to help. Maybe it's my turn to volunteer at MY children's preschool. Hopefully they won't let me play with sharp objects. lol
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3-22-2006 @ 2:29PM
Kate said...Ouch! That totally sounds like something I would do. Arts & crafts have never been my strong points.
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3-22-2006 @ 2:33PM
momma2mingbu said...ouch!!!
We've always used the cupcake liners in the muffin tin when we make those crayons. My kids refer to them as "Reeses cup crayons" because that's what they look like when you peel the cupcake liner off.
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3-22-2006 @ 2:39PM
Nancy Toby said...Have you considered suing the school for letting dangerous and unpredictable adults near the children?
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3-22-2006 @ 2:46PM
Ginny said...Nancy - TOO funny!!!
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3-22-2006 @ 2:59PM
Jenny said...Now I dont feel as bad about last Thanksgiving, when I slashed my hand with a dinner knife while trying to get pie out of the pan. Hope you did no permanent damage.
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3-22-2006 @ 3:04PM
Megan said...Too funny! Was there blood? I am sure the children involved will be traumatized for life. No candle-makers there.
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3-22-2006 @ 3:04PM
christy said...It's not really a good craft project until somebody bleeds.
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3-22-2006 @ 3:13PM
MelissaS said...The school doesn't mind if you stab yourself.
Just don't TAKE ANY PICTURES OF ANYONE AND PUT THEM ON THE INTERNET! God knows what could happen then!
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3-22-2006 @ 3:47PM
thordora said...There's my excuse for when my kids are in school "I'm a moron who will hurt myself" Cause I would. Hell, I stabbed myself stirring frozen juice with a knife once, and walked into plate glass, so anything is possible.
Just don't place any bets with the students, and you'll be fine.
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3-22-2006 @ 4:22PM
Stephanie said...Too funny! You know, I think it's very good for kids to see adults having "oops" moments. It seems like it would make them feel better when they drop something or make a mistake themselves if they saw mommy or daddy do it first. My Mom has always been a bit clumsy (like myself) and taught us to say cheerfully "accidents happen, let's clean it up together".
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3-22-2006 @ 5:53PM
Ms Sisyphus said...I think we're all missing the big question here: Did you say any naughty words during the stabbing?
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3-22-2006 @ 6:53PM
mommy2boys said...ouch...but funny. ;) and yes, were there any naughty words involved? cause i know i'd have a hard time keeping them in. :)
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3-22-2006 @ 10:38PM
ann adams said...I'm dangerous with a knife and hopeless with arts and crafts. I'm glad to contribute the materials but please don't ask me to work with them.
Is it possible to be sympathetic while laughing hysterically? If so, you have my sympathy. I have been there.
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3-23-2006 @ 1:21AM
Summer said...Hillarious comments....I am dying to know, bad words??? Yes tell me you screamed out the SSSHHHHIIIAAAOOOOOT!!!
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3-23-2006 @ 8:13AM
Ms Sisyphus said...See, I'd have hollered "FUUUUUUUUzzzzzbutt!"
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3-23-2006 @ 8:27AM
MelissaS said...Well, since I"m already the heathen who endangers small children with and camera and Flickr, I thought it wise not to swear on top of that.
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3-23-2006 @ 11:44AM
Ms Sisyphus said...A wise strategy and excellent self control there. I'm not sure I could've managed it.
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