Cooties have been around for years, possibly even centuries. However, if you really stop to ponder the term cooties, what does it actually mean? Well, when I was in the first grade and second grade, I determined I would not get cooties. In my determination to escape from cooties, I found myself making sure that nobody ever touched me.
Well, it seems that the cooties epidemic is running rampant throughout the elementary schools... even centuries since I have been in the first and second grade.
So the other day cooties came up during class time. I about cracked up when I heard one student say, "Oh yes," in a very serious tone and demeanor, "I have seen cooties before." This was followed by a long sigh. "They give you little bumps, all over your arms." I don't know if it was the tone of voice, or the subject matter, but it took all of me to keep myself from laughing. FUNNY!
Now, I have to ask you... could you tell me some facts about cooties?
Sounds like they were thinking of chiggers.
ReplyDeleteI feel like my 6th graders have cooties. I have my students sitting in pairs and they seem to do just fine when I place them next to someone of the same gender. If I mix it up though, they immediately stop communication. It's weird! I figured they'd be over it by 6th grade.
That came out wrong... While I do think my students have lots of germs and are kind of gross sometimes (picking noses, coughing, etc.) I meant to say that they treat the other gender like they have cooties. Oops!
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