A group of four-year-olds were trying really hard to get used to being in school. But the biggest challenge they faced was that their teacher insisted on NO baby talk! She always reminded them to use “Big People” words instead.

For example, when she asked John what he did over the weekend, he said, “I went to visit my Nana.” The teacher corrected him, saying, “No, you went to visit your GRANDMOTHER. Remember to use ‘Big People’ words!”

Next, she asked Mitchell what he had done, and he replied, “I took a ride on a choo-choo.” The teacher once again corrected him, saying, “No, you took a ride on a TRAIN. You need to use ‘Big People’ words, Mitchell.”

Finally, the teacher turned to little Alex and asked what he had done. Alex proudly said, “I read a book.” The teacher responded, “That’s WONDERFUL! What book did you read?” Alex thought for a moment, then smiled and said,