The month of October means teaching colors and shapes to 1st and 2nd graders. It is complicated because many students do not know the names for the shapes in Japanese. My favorite mistake...
Daniel: What's this?
Student: It's a red scare.
I realize this is not a 'red scare' poster but it's red, could be political and is not offensive. When you think of red scare you probably think of Joseph McCarthy.
He pioneered the idea that if someone doesn't agree with you they are probably a communist.
Back to the classroom...
Daniel: What's this?
Student: I like white diamonds.
Though not answering the actual question, this is easily one of the best answers in English class.
This got me thinking about color and shapes. They can describe your personality, identify your body shape...
or denote potential road hazards...
So to review, stay away from red shapes and anyone with different opinions than your own (because they are probably communists).
