Kid Claims He’s Too Bright for First Grade – Here’s What the Principal Said

Learning should aim to develop the mind’s skill to think critically.

Sadly, our school system often fails to encourage students’ imagination or give chances for creative thought.

The story‍ below, meant​ for fun, really shows important traits that should shape education: curiosity, creativity and a bit of⁤ humor…

A first⁢ grader named Johnny​ wasn’t paying attention⁤ in class so his teacher asked him what was wrong.

The boy said: “I’m too smart for first‌ grade. My ⁤sister who is in ​third grade⁢ is not as smart as me. I think I belong in a‍ higher class.”

The teacher⁤ then took Johnny to the principal’s office.

While ‍Johnny waited ‌outside in the hall, the teacher ⁣explained the situation to the⁤ principal.

“The​ boy will​ take a test,” said the headmaster to the instructor “and if ​he doesn’t do‌ well he’ll‌ go ⁤back ‌to first grade for proper behavior.”

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Johnny agreed to‍ take part in the test after being ⁤brought inside and told about it.

“What is​ three plus three?” ⁢you ask him.

Johnny: “Six”

The​ teacher asked⁣ again “What is six times six?”

Johnny: “Thirty-six”

He ‍was tested ‍on‌ everything that principal thought a ‌third-grader should know.

After looking at his teacher briefly ,the principal announced “I believe Johnny can move up ‌to third ⁤grade.”

“Can ​I ask him some questions?” requested the ⁤teacher.

“What does ‌a⁤ cow have ⁢four of and I ⁣only have two?”

After thinking for a moment ,Johnny answered “Legs.”

“What do you have in your pants that I don’t?” continued his instructor.

The teacher’s eyes got wide‌ but Johnny⁤ replied “Pockets.”

“What does ⁢a dog ‌do when someone steps on it?” ‌asked again .

Johnny: “Yelp”

“What has letters F ​and K in it and means great excitement,”​ questioned his instructor .

Johnny: “A⁤ fire truck.”

“Put Johnny into‌ fifth​ grade,” told the principal,< strong > “I missed those last four questions ⁢myself.”

A good laugh doesn’t just make us feel‍ better.Scientists are finding out that it can help reduce pain ​and even assist with‍ fighting illness.

So go ahead enjoy this⁣ funny story & share it ⁣with your friends on Facebook!

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