So, today in art...Me: Today boys and girls we are going to make cards for veterans. Veterans are people who served our country in some part of the military. Army, Marines, Navy, etc.. Student: Mr. Smith, I like America! America and sharks!

So, today in art...Me: Was that your dad that dropped you off this morning. Student: Ummmmm....hmmmmm....maybe?

So today: Me: Hey student 1, why are alligators so mean. Student 1: Because of their enlarge medulla oblongatas. Me: No, because they have all those teeth and no toothbrush. Both of us: Bhahahahahhaha ah ah ha ah ah ha ha ...lol..lol....whoa! The others just sat and stared at us.

So the other day in art (well in reading group) Me: ...and the medulla oblongata is attached to the spinal cord. Student 1: Bhahahahahhahahahha...he he hehe ha HA! Me: what is so funny? Student 1: Have you ever seen Waterboy? Me: Bahhahahahhahahhaha hehehehehehhehehe..eh..eh he. The other 4 just stared at us.

So, today in art….Student 1:  You’re mean.  Student 2:  So, what if I am.  Me:  You’re not mean.  You’re a sweet young man.  Student 2:  I am sweet and sour…like that chicken they serve every Wednesday. 

So, today in art….Student:  Is this dark white?

So, today in art….Student 1:  Mr. Smith, he is under the table!  Me:  What did I tell you about being under the table!!?  Student 2:  Not to go under the tables.  Me:  Then get from under the table...hold up.  While your down there pick up all those crayons, pencils, markers, and trash. 

So, the other day in art…  Me:  How many times a day do I tell you guys not to lean back in your chairs? Students:  Mr. Smith, you like say that like 8,000 times a day.  Me:  I know, right!

So, the other day in art…(Loud crashing noises) Me:  Are you ok?  Student:  Yes.  Me:  Are you sure?  Student: Yes.  Me:  Do I need to call a doctor….the paramedics…..a priest?  Student:  Noooooo…I am fine.  Me:  O k.  Just checking.  So boys and girls, what did we just learn.  Whole class in unison: Don’t lean back in your chairs!!!!

So, today in art...Student:  Mr. Smith.  I miss my mommy.  Me:  It’s ok.  Student:  But I really miss her (sobbing).  Me:  Want some cheese nips?  Student:  Yay!  Cheese Nips.  I got the eye of the tiger, the fighter, dancing through the fire (and the rest of the class joins in) I am the champion and you’re gonna hear me roar.

So, today in art...Student:  Mr. Smith do you like my haircut.  Me:  Yes I do.  Student:  Scotty cut it for me.  Me:  Scotty who?  Student:  Scotty McCreery!  Me:  Scotty McCreery cut your hair.  Student:  No.

So, today n art....Student:  I am finished.  Me:  Read it.  Student:  What? Me:  Read it to me.  Student:  Ummmm...I can't.  Me:  Why not?  Student:  I don't know.  Me:  Well if you wrote it and can’t read it, then how I'm I suppose to read or grade it.  Student:  I don't know.  Well let me help you.  Here is a new sheet of writing paper.  Student:  Aw man!

So, today in art...Student:  Mr. Smith?  Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good.....Me:  Little girl, turn around and do your work.

Now Shannon Wiggs Beamon may remember this one. So couple of years ago in art (Stantonsburg Edition)....Student: Mr. Smith Me: Yes. Student: I think I poohed my pants? Me: You think you poohed your pants? After further investigation Student: I poohed my pants!

So, today in art...Student: Why does he get to sit on the table. Me: Cause he's my best friend. Student: Can I sit on the ta Me: No!

So the other day in art...Student: Mr. Smith, my art is worthless!!! Me: What?!?!?! Student: It's worthless...you know. Its worth so much there is not enough money in the world to buy it like the Mona Lisa. Me: Oh...lol. Baby girl, you mean priceless. Student: Oh yeah, priceless!

So the other day in art...Student: Do you like Blue's Clues? Me: I love Blue's Clues! Student: What was your favorite part of the Blue's Clues Movie? Me: Hmmm...ummm.....when Blue finds all those clues. Student: Mine too!

So the other day in art...Student: Mr. Smith, we have already did the rectangle. Why are we doing it again? Me: Well...this is what we call a review which we clearly need since this is a triangle."

So the other day in art: Me: Hello boys and girls. My dear little Kindergarten students: Hello biscuit. Me: O K.....lol. I love you guys! Students: We love you too biscuit.

So, today in art...Student 1: Mr. Smith. You're awesome! Me: Thanks, you're awesome too. Student 2: You awesomer Mr. Smith. Student 1: Stop coping me! Student 2: I said er...er!!!!

So, today in art...We did not paint!!!

So, today in art has to give its “Doing it Up Award” to Christy M. because she Did It Up this week!!!  She is one of those classroom teachers who integrates art into her curriculum.  When you leave her classroom, you leave a well-rounded individual.  Here are some of the turkey projects that her students and their family’s create.

So, today in art (Full Moon Edition)...Me: Why did I not remember to stop painting this week....uggggghhhhhh!!!!!!

So, today in art...Teacher:  Why is her pilgrim not attached to her Mayflower?  Me:  I don't know.  We glued it down earlier.  It is a pilgrim woman...maybe she decided to jump ship!

So, today in art....Student:  Where is my pilgrim.  Me:  It’s right in front of you.  Student:  Oh....hahahhahah.  Don't you go anywhere Mr. Pilgrim.  You better not go anywhere or I'm gonna get you.

This week 3rd grade is working on Color Theory.  They are making color wheels.  Primary and Secondary colors this week.  Intermediate colors next week.  Pray for me!!!!!!!

So, today in art...Survived a full moon week without any fatalities.  Yes!!!  What?!?!?!  Still got 2 more day!  Oh man!!!! 

So, today in art...Me:  Note to self, no painting during a full moon week.

So, today in art (Full Moon Edition)...Me:  I am never ever, ever painting with you guys again!!!!  Students:  Come on Mr. Smith.  We are sorry.  Me:  No!  Students:  Please!!! Me (to the tune of Taylor Swift's Song): I'm never ever, ever, painting with you guys, whatever.  (We probably will, but don't tell them.)

So, today in art (Full Moon Edition)...Me:  Boys and girls if you say my name one more time...I am serious…..Oh, now you got jokes!  That's it!  I am changing my name.  My new name is Mr. Its Ok I Figured It Out on My Own.

So, today in art (Full Moon Edition)....Me:  For real, for real boys and girls...for real!   For real, for real. I'm Done!

People who think it is ludicrous that a Full Moon can affect your mood has never worked with kids because my classes this week have been off the chain.   The gravitational pull of the moon affects the oceans tides.  Adult humans are about 60% water and children are around 75%, and the brain is about 73% water.  If you still doubt my word here is what happened in art today.

So the other day in art...Student: Mr. Smith, my art is worthless!!! Me: What?!?!?! Student: It's worthless...you know. Its worth so much there is not enough money in the world to buy it like the Mona Lisa. Me: Oh...lol. Baby girl, you mean priceless. Student: Oh yeah, priceless!

So the other day in art...Student: Do you like Blue's Clues? Me: I love Blue's Clues! Student: What was your favorite part of the Blue's Clues Movie? Me: Hmmm...ummm.....when Blue finds all those clues. Student: Mine too!

So the other day in art...Student: Mr. Smith, we have already did the rectangle. Why are we doing it again? Me: Well...this is what we call a review which we clearly need since this is a triangle."

So the other day in art: Me: Hello boys and girls. My dear little Kindergarten students: Hello biscuit. Me: O K.....lol. I love you guys! Students: We love you too biscuit.

So today in art…With much help of our media specialist our 4^th grade students are using a class set of I pads to find information and pictures of the an endangered animal to create a poster for an Endangered Species Contest sponsored by the NC Zoo.

  I am proud to teach such awesome artist.

So, the other day in art...Student 1: Mr. Smith is he your son. Me: Ummmm....let me ask him. Am I your dad? Student 2: Do you love me? Me: With all my heart. Student 2: Then yes, you are my dad. Me: Yes, I am his dad. Student 1: I thought so.

So, today in art class: Student: Mr. Smith. What do you do when you have no students? Me: I go home. Student: No...I mean when you have a break during the day and you have no classes. Me: Oh, that's my planning time. I plan all the wonderful activities we do in art. Student: I don't believe you Mr. Smith. Me: Oh you don't. Then what do you think I do during that time? Student: Play music, dance, sing, and color.

So...today in art: Student: Mr. Smith. Can I stay with you the rest of the day? Me: No. Student: Please...can you come get me out of class and I stay with you all day. Me: I don't think that is how school works. Don't you have to learn stuff? Student: Yeah, but being with you all day would be cool. Me: I don't think your teacher will let that happen. Student: Well Mr. Smith...I need for you to check on that for me. Me: Seriously! Student: Seriously. Me: Ok. I will get back to you on that.

So, the other day in art....Me: What are you guys doing at the trash can. Students: There is a vampire in the trash can. Me: What?!?!?!? Students: There....is....a....vampire....in.....the....trash....can!!!! Me: What?!?!!? Let me check. Oh!

So, today in art....Student 1:  Mr. Smith?  I know everything about everything.  Me:  You do?  Student 2:  Like what?  Student 1:  I don't know.

So, today in art:  Student 1:  Mr. Smith, he is eating glitter off the floor.  Me:  Maybe he is hungry.  But for real, don't eat anything off this floor.  It’s dirty.

So....later on today in art: Me: If you don't quit poking me little girl I am taking you to the office, tell your principal, and call your mother. Little girl: Snitch.

So, today in art class: Student: Mr. Smith. What do you do when you have no students? Me: I go home. Student: No...I mean when you have a break during the day and you have no classes. Me: Oh, that's my planning time. I plan all the wonderful activities we do in art. Student: I don't believe you Mr. Smith. Me: Oh you don't. Then what do you think I do during that time? Student: Play music, dance, sing, and color.

So...today in art: Student: Mr. Smith. Can I stay with you the rest of the day? Me: No. Student: Please...can you come get me out of class and I stay with you all day. Me: I don't think that is how school works. Don't you have to learn stuff? Student: Yeah, but being with you all day would be cool. Me: I don't think your teacher will let that happen. Student: Well Mr. Smith...I need for you to check on that for me. Me: Seriously! Student: Seriously. Me: Ok. I will get back to you on that.

So, today in day in art....Students: ooooohhhhh, Mr. Smith. You colored outside the lines. Me: Its o k boys and girls, we all make mistakes. No big! Students: That's right Mr. Smith...no pig. Yeah, no pig, no pig. Me: Yes boys and girls...no pig.

Today in art....Kid: Mr. Smith, do I look like a super hero. Me: Why yes, you do. Kid: People have been telling me that all day. Me: Maybe it’s the cape. Kid: Hmmmmmm....maybe.