Words Every Child Needs to Know

Posted on February 28, 2010 - Filed Under Guatemala, Homeschool, Kids | 10 Comments


I bought a set of Ben 10 flashcards for Dante the other day. They are for shapes and colors and since he is a HUGE Ben 10 fan, I figured we could use that and he could do a little “school” too sometimes.

Here’s the outside of the box . . .

cards

You’ll notice that these are shape and color flashcards. And so they were, though minus the Ben on the color side.

However, on the OTHER side of the flashcards, there were words. Apparently, you can use the cards to teach your kids important words, as well . . . a dual purpose deck. Except . . . they’re a little off.

Take these cards for example:

defensive

Running is fine, but I’m not sure “cool” and “defensive” are on my vocabulary list of must-know words.

But at least the pictures matched the words and were fairly recognizable. Look at these ones:

I’m thinking you’d be hard pressed to tell your kid that the “fierce” card wasn’t a monster . . .

But then it got weirder.

Nothing said “Honest” to me like a big monster sticking his chest out. And kicking? I always kick while taking a knee!

Then, the very last card in the deck. It defies explanation.

chong

Huh?!?

Comments

10 Responses to “Words Every Child Needs to Know”

  1. Gemma on March 1st, 2010 5:48 am

    HAHA made in asia? most funny stuff here in australia is made in asia. makes for some hilarious user instructions.

  2. Jessica K on March 1st, 2010 6:17 am

    Hahahaha!!! CHONG?! Heeheehee!!! Those are awesome!

  3. Kathleen on March 1st, 2010 8:03 am

    hahahahaha, def. an lol moment. Chong?? You ought to submit this to Engrish.com, lol.

  4. Cheerful Monk on March 1st, 2010 1:46 pm

    Good Lord! Who made them?

  5. Leiani on March 1st, 2010 11:56 pm

    Nothing like confusing the issue is there??? How they came up with the idea that whilst learning “Red Circle”, a little child also needs to learn “Defensive” and “Queuing” is beyond me!

  6. Connie on March 2nd, 2010 10:26 am

    Chong, well, of course. Everyone know that the sound you hear when your arm breaks off at the elbow and goes flying across the room. Chong, will chong, chonging, etc.

  7. Alexandra on March 3rd, 2010 12:33 am

    My husband just laughed so hard it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing :)

  8. Alexandra on March 3rd, 2010 12:34 am

    ha, I meant: my husband “and I”

  9. on March 3rd, 2010 9:56 am

    :D Glad it gave you a good laugh! I cracked up when I saw them myself.

  10. Cristina on March 4th, 2010 9:50 pm

    Ha! Just try to assemble anything that has instructions in “Engrish”. I agree with Kathleen: be sure to submit these!

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