A teaching colleague of mine was doing animal flash cards in a Dales School
with a reception class. This was going along swimmingly with all the
childern going " Lion" , " Zebra" " Giraffe" etc. She noticed one little boy
puzzled at Sheep and put the card back for it to come up again quickly.
Again a slightly hesitant response from the boy so back in again. The third
time she shushed the class and said " What is it Paul" The little boy leaned
forward and examined it closely and said" Im not sure, Miss, but it looks
like a two-year-old Swaledale Tup!"----- Original Message -----
From: "David Anthony" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2002 9:14 AM
Subject: Anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphism
Miss Jones, who takes reception classes, prides
herself on spinning yarns: at five years old
her charges, when amused, are good as gold,
and pick up some surprising things besides.
They loved the story of the pig that tries
to build a house of straw, to keep the bold
and wicked wolf away--a tale she told
with care, explaining what it signifies.
"The pig," she added, "found a turnip bed
with straw on it, and asked if he could dig
a little out. Guess what the farmer said?"
"I know", cried Jude, one hand above her head,
and standing, since she wasn't very big:
"Well, bugger me, here comes a talking pig!"
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