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Stigma Fighters Come in All Sizes

Kids/Teaching, Mental Health, , , , , ,

I was just walking the halls at school and came across this student-written poster outside a 5th grade classroom. They are in the midst of a “Social Issues” unit, and these are some of the topics that 10 year olds came up with during a brainstorming of ideas– issues that kids in 5TH GRADE think we need to be talking about and tackling. 

I am blown away and touched to see that Suicide and Depression made this list. This is such a clear and positive sign that the conversation about mental health is changing for this next generation. 

Kudos to the 5th grade teachers for displaying this and creating an environment for open and honest conversation about ALL issues, no matter the stigma attached. 

  

I Officially Have No Idea What They’re Talking About

Kids/Teaching, ,

Kid: “I don’t even know why we have the Common Core Curriculum. It’s ridiculous. Kids don’t like it, parents don’t like it, teachers DEFINITELY don’t like it…” (Pauses for my reaction) 

Me: “I have no comment on this. I’m going to stay out of trouble on this one.”

Kid: “Yup. This is exactly like with horseback riding.  If the rider acts afraid, the horse will sense it. It’s the same with bees. They’re very sensitive.”

Me: “Exactly.”

  

Boys to Men

Dating/Single Life, Kids/Teaching, , , , , ,

Nothing was more rewarding, adorable, awkward, or terrifying than 28 fourth graders working together to write this poem about love. For the record, a boy chose the topic “love” and a boy chose the metaphor “butterflies.”

 

So what happens to the male brain between ages 10 and the age they create their first dating profile that completely erases these sentiments?

I’m just saying. 

Notice no one chose the metaphor ” balloon knot.”