Evan and I sat down to do some cursive penmanship today.  I only torture him with this on a Wednesday.  The book we are using is actually a grade four Rod and Staff penmanship book that, for the record, he picked out himself back in June at a curriculum fair.  Incedentally, when I pulled it off the shelf to begin using it last week, he grumbled.  I asked him why he was cranky since he, himself, had said he was all geared up and ready to learn this skill (in grade six).  His reply?  "yah ... that was in May". 

Today's lesson, being lesson number two and a review on slant print, made me chuckle.  Here is how it reads:

The children might lack enthusiasm for printing and be inclined to do a poor job at this age.  Remind them that when they grow up, they will often need to print.  Give some examples, such as filling in forms or making signs.

My mind began to wander at this point, as Evan droned on in the background, and I imagined the signs he might decide to print, like 

"wanted: new curriculum".

Posted by bestsister

Wanted: Qualified Teacher
or
Wanted: New Mom
or.....
Wanted: All day long High Day with extra verses of cool theme song! (sorry. That was my sarcastic sign)

Posted by ApplesofGold

LOL. That's cute. I loved your wording "you only torture him on wednesdays".
I also learned something in your smarties vs. rockets post. I didn't know that. The rockets you showed always say smarties on the ones I've seen. Now, my education has been thoroughly rounded out. LOL
Holly

Posted by fabricated goddess

This made me laugh out loud, for real (as Finn would say)....new curriculum, indeed.

And fyi, miss you too, chickie.