20 Things You Remember From Elementary School
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20 Things You Remember From Elementary School

The most carefree school years of your life

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20 Things You Remember From Elementary School
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I was feeling rather nostalgic this week.

1. These scooters were the best

Attaching them together to make a train was the best part.

2. Making a 'mushroom' with your classmates.

The parachute doubled as an invisibility shield and you used it to hide from your teacher at the end of gym class.

3. Heads Up Seven Up

All you had to do was have your head slightly off the edge of the table so you could see the shoes.

4. Valentines Day was fun for everyone.

Everybody got their own bag with tons of valentines.

5. It was a good day when you saw this

Even if you didn't know what exactly you were going to watch, you were still excited.

6. Trying to use two colors at once

I have a pretty old one sitting here on my desk right now. It still doesn't let you use two colors at once.

7. Buying this eraser but never actually using it

It was such a hassle to get out and use, but it was a cool thing to have at least.

8. The first instrument you learned to play

Playing the recorder was lit.

9. When your school's library was turned into this giant book fair

Even if you weren't big on reading, this fair was awesome. They had little gadgets and picture books and everything.

10. These pencil sharpeners that always screeched so loud the whole entire school heard

11. Your teachers walked your class through the hallways

You stayed with the same class all day and when you had to go to another classroom, you all walked together in a single file.

12. Show and Tell was your chance to shine

I never had anything interesting to show but everyone else did and I enjoyed that part at least.

13. Recess

Whether you were joining in a game of kickball or four square, or swinging on the swings, recess was a good part of the day.

14. Field Day was the best

Field Day was literally the best day of the year. It was practically an entire day of recess.

15. Jump Rope For Heart

I'm not sure how widespread this one was, but it was fun. My school always went all out for it, with obstacles and balance beams, and a rope thing too.

16. When people would bring in cupcakes to celebrate their birthday with the class

Now multiply that by how many people were in your class...that's a nice amount of cupcakes and parties in one school year!

17. You could tell the future

I always found these so cool, mostly because I never found out how to make them.

18. Hand games

Concentration ... 64 ... no repeats ... or hesitation ... ill start ... you'll finish ... category is ... colors.

19. Rushing to finish your times table in the 2 minutes given

I never finished in time.

20. When everybody thought 'HAGS' was an acceptable way to sign your yearbook.

This one lasted all through middle school as well.
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