The Breakfast Club – #BFC530 – is a 15 minute, 1 question Twitter chat every weekday. We chat in 4 timezones Mon-Fri – 5:30am Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Times. The mission of BFC is to empower participants to make a difference in education by engaging in consistent reflective practice in a supportive community that inspires and challenges one another.
We were reading The Telltale Heart recently and one of my students asked why the old man with the vulture eye didn’t just get cataract surgery. 😂 #bfc530@ncte
Really....there are too many. One of the funniest was as we were talking about a rose by any other name. I was giving examples of celebrities' real names. So I asked "Who is Curtis Jackson?" S: Your husband! #bfc530
Yes! Frequently get called mom. The kids think it's funniest when I call them by my son or husband's name-happens when I'm feeling particularly exasperated LOL!
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A student was reading a speech by Malcolm X and did not realize it was by Malcolm X. Then on their writing techniques slide they put trying to sound like Malcolm X.
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#bfc530 When I taught humanities, and I told the class we woud be studying Belgium, I heard a student say something about Belgian Waffles, and I said "Very good; tell everyone what you call someone from Belgium," and he said "Waffles?"
One S asked if they could take a book from my library (I have well over thousands of books) and another student just looks at him and says, have you met her. #bfc530
A student was reading a speech by Malcolm X and did not realize it was by Malcolm X. Then on their writing techniques slide they put trying to sound like Malcolm X.
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Omg there are too many to list..usually the blurts about parents which is why I like the saying “I will promise to only believe 50% of what they tell me, as long as you do the same” #bfc530
When discussing Versailles Treaty ending WWI, I asked what was the significance of Article 231. Student said, "Isnt that the law that says you cant pull the tag off a mattress?" I then created a story around that. Some thought it was true #bfc530
I once told kids to get their “butts to the back”, I meant to sit up straight & butt to the back of chair, multiple Ss got up & hustled to the back of the classroom! Oops #cleardirections#bfc530
When discussing Versailles Treaty ending WWI, I asked what was the significance of Article 231. Student said, "Isnt that the law that says you cant pull the tag off a mattress?" I then created a story around that. Some thought it was true #bfc530
Working with little kids, you get a lot of material. The funniest was, "My dad looks like Captain Underpants at home." Try getting that out of your mind! #bfc530
I honestly have too many to count...but if a student says something that the class agrees is worthy - including funny - he/she gets to write it on the wall...#bfc530
The funniest thing a student has said ... 16 years, tough to come up with just one. I teach middle school so most of them are slips of the tongue. #bfc530
One student decided to get in shape and was doing sit-ups during inside recess in class. He let out a loud fart that became legendary. The next week, same student was reading about the Gas Giants in science. We had to stop lesson due to the giggles. #bfc530
OK, so yesterday a kid calls the school on his cell phone, from the bathroom, b/c there is no toilet paper in the stall. Asked if we could bring him a roll. Seriously. #bfc530#cantmakethisstuffup
After learning Boxing Day is the day after Christmas Willy said "That sounds right, if Daddy don't get me what I want for Christmas, we boxing the next day!" #bfc530
Years ago, was teaching concept of sink and float... One of the objects was a wine cork (from a local winery) S blurts out.."I know that place! We go all the time" that's one that's stuck with me #bfc530
OK, so yesterday a kid calls the school on his cell phone, from the bathroom, b/c there is no toilet paper in the stall. Asked if we could bring him a roll. Seriously. #bfc530#cantmakethisstuffup
OK, so yesterday a kid calls the school on his cell phone, from the bathroom, b/c there is no toilet paper in the stall. Asked if we could bring him a roll. Seriously. #bfc530#cantmakethisstuffup
OK, so yesterday a kid calls the school on his cell phone, from the bathroom, b/c there is no toilet paper in the stall. Asked if we could bring him a roll. Seriously. #bfc530#cantmakethisstuffup
OK, so yesterday a kid calls the school on his cell phone, from the bathroom, b/c there is no toilet paper in the stall. Asked if we could bring him a roll. Seriously. #bfc530#cantmakethisstuffup
OK, so yesterday a kid calls the school on his cell phone, from the bathroom, b/c there is no toilet paper in the stall. Asked if we could bring him a roll. Seriously. #bfc530#cantmakethisstuffup
Every day in 6th grade we laugh--
Recently: While working on physical maps of Africa, 6th grade question "Why is there a Victoria Falls and a Lake Victoria?" 6th grade reply: Victoria's Secret? #BFC530
A funny yesterday was during the song “marching around the alphabet” S pick up a letter & yell it out..the first letter was “f” & the 2nd was “u” but we didn’t put it together till it was said aloud 🤦🏻♀️🤣And then we tried not to giggle in front of S 🤨😬 #bfc530
I was told on the 1st day of school by a student that he was made from DNA of a dinosaur and then did the absolute best impression I have ever seen of one. #bfc530
Once we were discussing biotic and abiotic differences... one student said, ugh I only know about probiotics because my mom is obsessed with them. Ha! #BFC530
OK, so yesterday a kid calls the school on his cell phone, from the bathroom, b/c there is no toilet paper in the stall. Asked if we could bring him a roll. Seriously. #bfc530#cantmakethisstuffup
Good and long. I’m lucky though because our district media peeps are having a meeting at my school. No travel + Media PLC = Happy Media Specialist #bfc530
OK, you may be old enough to replace Jerry Grote as catcher of the Mets, but I definitely know you werent eligible to vote in that election. LOL #bfc530
Always that one kid who seems to have the ability to release gas at the most inopportune/opportune time ... at the end on a state test after i collected materials ... I said "ok you can relax" kid responded with one that may have been picked up on the Richter scale #bfc530
I was told on the 1st day of school by a student that he was made from DNA of a dinosaur and then did the absolute best impression I have ever seen of one. #bfc530
Ok I see you #bfc530! With the addition of a new little one to my family soon, I've started to wake up earlier in hopes of training my body 😂. I'll definitely have to hop into this chat soon!
OK, you may be old enough to replace Jerry Grote as catcher of the Mets, but I definitely know you werent eligible to vote in that election. LOL #bfc530
I should be writing down some of their quotes but I'm always too busy at that moment. But I ❤ @heymissbaker on Instagram: give her a follow because she does write down the hilarious things her Ss say:
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Usually, when something funny is said, I write it on the board and take a picture of it. It helps me to create my Drakey Awards at the end of the year, where I roast everyone. Students love it. I'm going to try and post some of the quotes later. #bfc530
A 7th grader taped a cup to his locker years ago w/sign "Mr. Rogers died & the people of the neighborhood need our help, please support them" I threw in a quarter for the laugh #bfc530
A S and I were playing with play doh. I walked away to grab something and when I came back she asked, “Can you make a baby with me?” I was caught so off guard! She meant a play doh baby 😂😂 #bfc530
Reminds me of something I said way back in elementary school when the teacher was asking for examples of how to keep things hot/cold..I said my dad put his cans of PBR in the river to keep them cool. TMI in a dry county! #bfc530
A 7th grader taped a cup to his locker years ago w/sign "Mr. Rogers died & the people of the neighborhood need our help, please support them" I threw in a quarter for the laugh #bfc530
How did I know that Q would be asked in this group. I did not ask him. I should have. #bfc530. He is pretty famous in grade 3 for his “impression” #bfc530
OK, so yesterday a kid calls the school on his cell phone, from the bathroom, b/c there is no toilet paper in the stall. Asked if we could bring him a roll. Seriously. #bfc530#cantmakethisstuffup
OK, so yesterday a kid calls the school on his cell phone, from the bathroom, b/c there is no toilet paper in the stall. Asked if we could bring him a roll. Seriously. #bfc530#cantmakethisstuffup
Always that one kid who seems to have the ability to release gas at the most inopportune/opportune time ... at the end on a state test after i collected materials ... I said "ok you can relax" kid responded with one that may have been picked up on the Richter scale #bfc530
Ok I see you #bfc530! With the addition of a new little one to my family soon, I've started to wake up earlier in hopes of training my body 😂. I'll definitely have to hop into this chat soon!
We were simplifying expressions in algebra...correct solution was az. I asked class for an answer. A student responded, "Jay-Z's Canadian cousin" & said he knew he was correct. When I saw what he did there, the class erupted in laughter. I'll never forget jz's cousin az. #bfc530
I should be writing down some of their quotes but I'm always too busy at that moment. But I ❤ @heymissbaker on Instagram: give her a follow because she does write down the hilarious things her Ss say:
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And of course there are those times you WANT to laugh but know may escalate to problems later. When my Ss did a book drop (my 1st as a T), had back to the board, laughed quietly, then turned around "mad" #bfc530
OK, so yesterday a kid calls the school on his cell phone, from the bathroom, b/c there is no toilet paper in the stall. Asked if we could bring him a roll. Seriously. #bfc530#cantmakethisstuffup
Nice to wake up to they ways our students create a atmosphere of fun & levity. So important to create environment that both teacher & student WANT to be in. Have a FUN day. Im Out! #bfc530
Nice to wake up to they ways our students create a atmosphere of fun & levity. So important to create environment that both teacher & student WANT to be in. Have a FUN day. Im Out! #bfc530
This one's darkly funny. I greeted one of my Ss at the bus my first day back to work after my mom passed away. I smiled at him, said "morning!". He looked at me strangely so I kind of chuckled. He replied "Why are you smiling? YOUR MOM JUST DIED!" I burst out laughing. #BFC530 1/
He stared at me in disbelief. He then said "That's totally inappropriate! Your mother is dead!" It was exactly what I needed that first day back. I still laugh/cry thinking about it... #BFC530 2/
Thanks Johnny for getting COSMO to me on my birthday! I felt like a kid with a present! Here is an unboxing video --> https://t.co/spZdL2klUF Expect to see a LOT more of COSMO in 2018 #aussieED#bfc530
A few yrs back, I had a student with autism in class, and he was really funny. A girl sneezed, and he said out loud, “She sounds like a kitten. I love kittens.” We all busted out laughing. #bfc530
My coteacher and I were pregnant at the same time and when we told the students that we were both expecting one student (6th grader) asked, “are they twins?” 🤔😂
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I once had a student blurt out in the middle of class “I used to really hate you when I was in your study hall, but as the computer teacher you’re very cool and I like you now” then he quietly went back to work. #bfc530
Morning, #bfc530. This one isn't knee-slapping, side-splitting funny, but it sure made me smile
Student advice when I was pre-service teacher: "Keep your young self with you always."
Morning, #bfc530. Follow the hashtags to check out the chat this morning reminding us it's important to #usetech4good. Share ways you champion #digcit.
Definitely true. My first year teaching (4th gr) I had to tell parents that same thing...after I had heard Ss tell how much parents got back in tax refunds! #bfc530
Practicing slinging Shakespearean insults (after translating to know they were an insult), my partner S went first and yelled the translation at me instead of the real line. The class froze. I busted out laughing. He was mortified and apologized the rest of the year. #bfc530
