Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Expressive Language

Six-year-old G is a speech student working on expressive language.  We were looking at "Let's Predict" cards during therapy.  One card has a picture of a woman getting her hair cut.  I asked him what was happening in the picture:
G - She's getting her hair cut.
Me - What do you think people will say when they see her hair cut?
G - They'll say she looks like a boy and they don't like her hair!
Me - Girls can have short hair, can't they?
G - No, girls look dumb with short hair.  They look like boys.
Me - I have short hair.  Am I a boy, or a girl?
He looked at me through his thick glasses and said, "You have white hair so you're a girl!"


I think it's time to release G from speech.  He can express himself just fine!



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24 comments:

  1. Welcome to the Garden of EganFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Oh my funniness!!!

    The reasoning seems simple yet complicated.

    Yes, I think G is ready for his next class.
    Kindness 101 also known as "no those pants don't make your butt look big" and other nice things to say class.

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  2. BarbalootFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    This makes me nervous about my dad who has white hair...

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  3. Julie HarwardFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    I would agree with you there! That kid can speak just fine! Boys...they always like long hair don't they?! ;D

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  4. Vicki @ Grams Made ItFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Hilarious! And, yes, he is definitely able to express himself.

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  5. TracyFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Be thankful he didn't call you old because of your white hair!! When one of our daughter's was 3 years old she did that once to a lady who had white hair and she wasn't old...just had white hair!! Ya gotta love kids...right??!!

    Thanks for another smile!

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  6. JoanieFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    What a cute story! Good to know that he thinks you are a girl.

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  7. AmyFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Ha! Kids say the funniest things!! Love it!

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  8. CBFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    It really is funny the perceptions that children have.

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  9. gigiFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    I love your speech kids stories! I still chuckle about Playing with Clay :)
    BTW, I love your white hair!

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  10. karenFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    You must love your job - I wish I'd thought of that career way back when because I think I'd have loved it too! I love the things kids say...most of the time. So let me see...your white hair makes you a girl. Well, it also makes you beautiful!

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    i guess if we ask the little darlings the questions then we will get the answers whether we want them or not. tooo funny. and yes release the little critter!

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  12. MikkiFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Love it! He can definitely express himself just fine!

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  13. ValerieFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Well...good thing we got that cleared up!
    Hey~ he doesn't have a cousin that lives up by me and likes to go to basketball games, does he? ;)

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  14. YvonneFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    That is too cute.

    And, btw, I LOVE your hair.

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  15. lesaFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Ah, cute story! made me smile.

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  16. JulieFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Ha Ha Ha!!! This made my whole day! Kids. And I thought mine were WAY TOO EXPRESSIVE. (like when Cameron pats my belly and says "why is your belly so much bigger than mine, do you have a baby in there!?" Yeah, I love those mornings. :)

    **Wow and what GORGEOUS pictures you got in Arizona! Looks like a fun trip! Those lemons make my mouth water!

    I also can't wait to see the room you painted YELLOW!

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  17. Jenny LynnFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    LOL...sounds like he gets it!

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  18. Ann MarieFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    SUPER cute! Pure honesty!!

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  19. KazzyFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Yes, I think G needs to be released ASAP. Did he say, "Move it, Whitey!" when your session was over?

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  20. Beth at AuntiesFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    :D You did good. That boy can express himself well. How funny:)

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  21. Grandma Yellow HairFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Oh my how cute is this post. Yep I think G is ready to move on in this world. lol
    Speaking of world I am participating in the One World One Heart giveaway this year so if you get a chance come by and put your name in the hat.
    Hope your having a great weekend
    Love
    Maggie

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  22. Susan RFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Oh this is too cute. Out of the mouths of babes.
    G is a smart cookie.

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  23. TeachinfourthFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Some of the things kids say...

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    hhaahaha! Reminds me of the time in fourth grade that I got the "Princess Di" cut and ended up looking like a boy so much that my regular partner in gym class wouldn't square dance with me the next day. :( You're right, though, I think G is just fine.

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