Tuesday, March 10, 2009

reading and listening.

Mom and three kids walk into Touch-A-Shark. I start talking, and the kids are listening.

Me: Hi, guys, you can touch any shark with-
Mom: Kids! Listen! Mr. Matt is going to tell you how to touch a shark.
Me: ..uh, with two fingers, and try not-
Mom: He's telling you how to touch. Are you listening?
Me: ...um, try not to touch fins or tails...

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Two grandparents approach the touch area with a little girl. She tries to come in the exit.

Grandma: No no no, look, see? It says "exit." What's that sign say?
Girl: "Enter Here?"
Grandpa: Right!

They come in, I explain that all the animals are touchable and totally safe to touch. They approach the Touch-A-Jelly exhibit, which is clearly labeled.

Grandma: We can't touch jellies, can we?
Grandpa: Can we touch the jellies?
Me: That's what it says!

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