As I think of Q words, I realize so many have to do with my being a teacher for so many, many years.
1. quizzes--always giving them, always grading them. It sounds less scary than
test, but don't tell, it's the same thing.
2. questions--children are always asking questions. I have invested in many
Q/A books to satisfy their curiosity. I learn things by reading them also.
3. quintuple--We quintuple a number when we learn to multiply by 5 and they
can't wait to use that word with their parents.
4. quibble--We try not to quarrel over silly things. Let's not quibble or quarrel.
5. quadrillion--2nd graders love those big numbers. We had to look up that it is
a number followed by 24 zeros. 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.
6. quiet--as in those moments of peace and quiet. There are not too many of
them in a typical school day, but I love coming home at the end of the busy, noisy day.
7. quotations--I try to collect them so that I can share them with the class.
They make great handwriting practice.
8. quarter--I have the state quarter collection. There are only three states
left, Arizona, Alaska and Hawaii, much to the relief of my family and friends.
Be on the lookout.
9. quixotic--This is a great romantically idealistic word, which is fun to say.
No, it is not a 2nd grade word. I think it originated with Don Quixote.
10. Quest--When I met Bill, I knew my quest was over and my heart was finally
at rest.
About Me
- Mrs. Carol
- San Diego, CA, United States
- I am blessed to live in San Diego. People come here for a vacation and I get live here all year long. I taught 2nd grade for 43years and retired in 2013.I still volunteer in a 2nd grade at my school every Thursday. I have two grown daughters that are a very important part of my life. I am married a wonderfully patient man with two daughters a son and two granddauhters, and we live with two very entertaining cats. While I enjoy champagne at a wedding or special occasion , I do not need alcohol to have fun and it is never an option if I am upset. I truly can find joy in simple pleasures. I do not drink coffee, I am so blessed to take care of my youngest granddaughter once a week. She calls me Gamma and Bill is Popi. Hearing her say her names for us brings such joy to my heart.
Mr. and Mrs.
in the romantic chairs
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3 comments:
Great words! I, too, taught elementary school and loved word games with my kids.
Love quixotic! I hadn't thought of that one! Can you imagine if you put that on a second-grade spelling test? :)
I am a Don Quixote lover and was raised on the music of Man of La Mancha and his quest.
I loved the pics of your Quadrapeds! I wish I could pet your Samantha Joy.
Blessings...
Nice list as always Carol! It brings me joy that you join me in thankfulness!
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