Creative Learner Gifts

'I don't have to go to school. My mom teachers me.'

Student

"Do you want to play doctorate?"

Teacher pointing to P,Q, on board: "OK class, which letter comes next? Redbeard, you should know this."

"Abstract Expressionism is definitely right for me at this stage of my career."

'Hi, Miss Henderson, we did collage in class today. Can you drive me home?'

"Oh indeed I did: I went feral for a year when I was young. It taught me a lot about the world, but about myself too..."

"Sarah's grades are excellent. She got A+ in 'Yogi Berra: Philosopher or Fall Guy?,' A in 'Dollars and Scents: An Analysis of Post-Vietnam Perfume Advertising,' A in 'The Final Four as Last Judgment: The N.C.A.A. Tournament from a Religious Perspective,'

'Ah, it's so precious to witness a child learn how government actually works...'

"I'm still pre-literate."

Feeding of a giraffe with the use of a balloon.

'Home Schooling'

'What did I learn in school today? You'd better sit down.'

'When they came up with a 'do your homework' app, then I'll know technology can really make life better.'

'I did it all from memory.'

'All good things must come to an end.'

"I believe that's a Montessori school."

"Gracie's the only kid I know who offers El Cucuy under her bed a no-compete contract."

'I think the computer has a crush on me. It asked me to remain after class.'

"Since I became a creator on social media, fridge displays seem so passé."

Teacher has two boxes: "Book Smart" and "Street Smart"

'And from this point follow me very carefully.'

Education and Apprenticeships

'I'm afraid I still have more questions than answers.'

"In pre-school I was an overachiever. Now, in first grade, math is threatening my reputation."

'I'm sorry Timmy, but if I keep going for help, you'll never learn to take care of yourself,'

'Remind me to never again ask him what he learned in school.'

"I've learned from the past. Now can we move on?"

"What do you mean, it's not an educational toy? I'd have to learn to ride it!"

Abstract expressionist face painting.

'Would it make a difference if I told you I was listening to book on audio?'

Young Galileo

'Father, when are you going to get software for our home computer that will teach me French?'

"It's the new way of turning lemons into lemonade."

"That' a wonderful picture, sweetheart. You know, maybe we should keep all of this garbage, in case you become a famous artist."