I recently got a job at a summer camp watching over second graders. The more time I spent with them, the more I realized that they're just as goofy and fun as many of the characters in Spongebob.
SpongeBob SquarePants.
SpongeBob represents the second grader who can’t sit still. They make the most of walking from one place to another by chanting, or dancing, or bouncing off the walls. However, SpongeBob is always trying to figure things out, and that can turn into something great in the future.
Patrick Star.
Patrick represents the second grader who has tons of ideas, but never follows through with them, or gets in trouble because of them. Whether it’s inventing new games, changing rules in the middle of a game, or suggesting that the class should follow his/her example in something, second graders embody Patrick’s creativity, and liveliness.
Gary.
Gary represents the second grader who's kind of quiet, and forgotten. They tend to sit in the back of the room, but when they do come and join in the fun, everyone notices their loyalty, and support for their friends.
Sandy Cheeks.
Sandy represents the second grader who can’t sit still. They’re the fast ones in gym, and usually the winners of any game. They enjoy testing themselves, but also love the limelight and attention that comes with success.
Squidward Tentacles.
Squidward represents the drama queen type of second grader who always participates in group activities, but is frequently bored by them. They feel obligated to join in on the experiences, but can sometimes bring down everyone with their ill-temper. These kids tend to be the tattle-tales, and occasionally bend the rules in organized activity.
Mr. Krabs.
Mr. Krabs represents the controlling second grader. While maybe not as severe as Mr. Krabs’ controlling tendencies, this type of kid picks what game will be played. If you disagree then you don’t have to participate, resulting in eventually everyone agreeing, and satisfying the controlling one. If things don't go their way, they usually get uncontrollably angry.
Sheldon J. Plankton.
Plankton represents the determined second grader. This kid will stop at nothing to prove him/herself. They want to be the best, but are not deterred if they end up second best. This trait of determination isn’t good in Plankton’s case, but in second graders, it could lead to good things.
Fred Rechid (“my leg!” guy).
Fred represents the second grader who always gets hurt. It could be the smallest thing, and they’ll demand to go to the nurse’s office. They make sure that everyone knows they’ve been hurt by screaming the body part like Fred does.
