honkeytonk parade

I am standing in the middle of the classroom, handing out pieces of paper following a particularly insightful discussion* about the nature of bullying with my once-a-fortnight year threes. I have put several fabulously inspiring phrases on the board, and they are about to design anti-bullying posters to decorate the coridoor for anti-bullying week. As I turn to hand a stack of paper to the next table I catch the following behind me:

'This paper would make a lovely hat!'

I contemplate turning back and enquiring how, but decide to leave well alone. There are creative minds at work.

*Lies!