Opinions

If there is one thing true about this group,

they are writers.

And, being writers, like me,

they have opinions.

I’ve just shared a couple of slices with them. One from me and another (after prodding of 8-year-olds) from a friend who’s also slicing this month.

That’s soooo good!

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You should write about us!

Yeah! And see what the comments say!

They’re a lovely group of young humans. They push me on the daily, I nudge them. We bob, duck, and weave together, opening our days in song, celebrating one another with heartfelt and genuine kudos. Things are not always smooth, we have moments of struggle, but we persevere, stick together, and grow.

They launch into applause whenever a non-regular walks through the door.

They respond to my daily call:

time to make the room spic and spannnnnn

SPOTLESS!

Whenever I say ‘guess what?’

They respond in kind, with

chicken butt!

A family.

Spats, hiccups, nosebleeds, and all. But at their heart, curious, compassionate, creative young humans who bring joy to my days, just by virtue of being

themselves.

They care for one another, genuinely concerned, empathy and kindness a consistent and intentional choice.

So.

Today, I indulge. Typing onscreen as they take turns, co-creating our shared slice of life.

What do you want to share about our school?

School helps us succeed

We walk towards success

It’s fun because, I have no idea what to say – Y took my idea so I’m brainwashed

We scream every day at recess

There’s so much chaos on the playground

Um…

her head dips into her lap. She’s unsure what to say. She giggles. But her bright smile and brighter eyes say so much.

Now I remember, S drives me crazy!

T continues, drawing Sticks of Fate and calling the names of her peers one at a time, some are unhappy when their lot is drawn.

Noooooo! I don’t want to say anything

I don’t know what to say

She pauses, a broad smile on her face, and scratches her head. Rocking back and forth, she composes her ideas.

Amazing classes.

Amazing glasses?

Amazing CLASSES!

Next name is called.

We have fun everywhere!

School is wild as students yell at recess

Like the zooooooo

When recess comes we have a lot of injuries on the football pitch

We are in school for 7 hours and 30 minutes

I grin at this basic statement of fact, doing my best to avoid judgment as the ideas fly.

I don’t have any ideas. But I smile while I say it.

Me? Why?

Cause T picked you. It was the sticks.

After School Activities are the best

shrug

The lunch is good

Six seven is currently heavy in the rotation (I write).

(classroom erupts into a cascade of 6-7s)

Whoops, that was my fault. Yes, it’s still a thing in younger grades, despite the older students being over it weeks ago. I’ve been over it for months, but still, I chuckle.

When we do sticks, everyone screams

I don’t want to go!

Math is….tiring

The library is awesome

Recess allows me to play with my friends

H drives ME crazy

Everything drives me crazy

Giggles everywhere

I’m not sure if I’ll publish this one. Not sure it fits the slicing vibe.

You HAVE to! We want to see what people say!

I promise nothing, tell them we’ll see. But I thank them for their service, for joining me in a writing moment.

And, now, can’t wait to see what they say when they see the comments.

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