Tall Tales

So....Let's begin by saying that Jacob LOVES preschool.  He only attends twice a week and each morning he longingly hopes that today is a preschool day.  Let's also say that it's a good thing that I teach next door.  Sometimes I hear him playing, giving an answer, or laughing out loud.  And sometimes his teacher has to stick her head in my door to gain confirmation on a story from Jacob.  But lately, his stories are growing and she doesn't need any help in guessing that he has just shared a tall tale!!  Here are a few...

Stop, Drop, and Roll
During fire safety week the preschoolers were learning about stop, drop, and roll.  After a story and discussion Jacob proceeds to tell his teacher that earlier that morning his mommy's shirt caught on fire and she had to stop, drop, and roll to get the fire out.  When the teacher probed for more information Jacob had answers for everything.  No, I didn't have to go to the hospital because the fire was out when I rolled as I should have.  Yes, I was at school because I didn't get hurt.  And no, I didn't smell like smoke because I took a shower. 

Hallo-weiner
Jacob's teacher has a Daushaund named Heidi.  During pumpkin week she read a storry called Hallo-weiner about a Daushaund and his halloween adventures.  At the conclusion of the story, Jacob shared with his teacher that "Last night we bought a daushaund!"  Where did you get your dog?  "At the weiner dog store."  What did you name your dog?  "Heidi".  Where is she?  "At our house, waiting for us to come home."

Pilgrims and Indians
After hearing a story about the first Thanksgiving and the pilgrims and Indians who participated, Jacob shared the following information:  We went to New York to meet 9 Indians over the weekend!  Okay, so now we're onto him and a few more teachers get involved at lunch to probe for more information.  When asked to recall his story he shared that he did go to New York, but nothing about Indians.  This time he went to see his Uncle Bunky who works in New York.  (FALSE)  When asked again by his teacher (hoping to hear the Indians story)  the story changed again. "Well to see um, um, 10 fluffy dogs!"  And what were their names?  "H, hu...., hu...., Heidi!!!"

So, stay tuned...what will the next unit bring???

Jacob Kim, I'm not going to make a big deal of this now, because it's just too funny and cute!  But, if this continues as you grow older....it will be a long road for both of us!  I love you, my little tall-tale teller!!!