What goes on in these kids' minds???

For those of you that haven't been exposed to the full spectrum of kid types, you should know that one of the perks to teaching is the really wacky things that they say or do that just leave you scratching your head and wondering,

"What in the world goes on between those ears?"

Almost every day has a story, and today contained two gems, this one being the first (although it was my science counterpart who told this to me):

Science Teacher (pointing at the above picture):

"What do you think is happening with these animals?"

Student (completely serious answer):

"I think maybe they are having intercourse."

Science Teacher:

"Please leave the classroom, that was inappropriate."

Student: (exits classroom with a dumbfounded look on his face)

I'm sure it made complete sense in HIS mind...


This second story is all mine:


Mr. Lin:

"Please go to the bookshelf and get your reading book that contains the story we have been reading. Read the directions and you may begin your test."

(students get their books from the bookshelf and sit down. Question #1 reads, "Please read pages 254-258, then answer the question below.")

Student (holds up the book he just got from the bookshelf):

"Mr. Lin, are we allowed to use these books on the test?"

Mr. Lin:

"No, I just had you get the books from the shelf so you could get some extra exercise since you'll be inside for recess for asking silly questions."

At least the kid understands sarcasm. Written and oral directions on the other hand are clearly a problem.

*Editor's note - I didn't actually take his recess. Not even for asking a silly question.