As hard as kids try, they occasionally make a mistake or two on their homework. While most of these errors receive a red "X," some get a giant LOL. From Common Core required explanations [1] to inappropriate misspellings, kids come up with some funny things when they put pen to paper. Here are 31 homework assignments that had us, and probably the teachers, laughing out loud!
— Additional reporting by Brinton Parker
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Never Will I Ever . . .
Just wait till he realizes what we use to make french fries.
Source: Instagram user booksandcookiesla [3]
The Truth
So tell us how you really feel about homework.
Source: Instagram user 13kristy13 [4]
Poop Island
That would be the worst place to vacation.
Source: Instagram user wheresmald0 [5]
Blunt, but Mean
Should we really comment on another child's weight?
Source: Instagram user fostertheweeners [6]
Age Is Just a Number
And to this child, that number means old!
Source: Instagram user hilogirl96720 [7]
An Unfortunate Unscramble
Technically, he made a real word.
Source: Instagram user bxgirlmillie [8]
A Future Philosopher
This kid is either very deep or very lazy.
Source: Instagram user instagroms [9]
A Valid Explanation
This kid is truly grasping Common Core [10].
Source: Reddit user flaggfox [11]
A Spacing Issue
Always remember to separate your words.
Source: Instagram user lisafisa [12]
Big Dreams
You have to admire a kid with this much ambition.
Source: Instagram user Mauisangel82 [13]
Circle in the Square
She may not have an artistic gift, but this kid has a knack for humor.
Source: Reddit user rcv27 [14]
Meet a Future MD
Seriously, who is letting Bob eat that much candy?
Source: Instagram user studentbounty [15]
A For Effort
Contractions can be really confusing.
Source: Instagram user doonathetuna [16]
No Means No
We get it. Kids hate school.
Source: Reddit user geni91782 [17]
The Backward Letter
One (or two) letters can make a huge difference.
Source: Instagram user _bridgetdarling_ [18]
A For Accuracy
This one has an eye for realism.
The Brutally Honest
I mean, it's technically correct.
The Literal Instructions
This kid has a future in law.
The Sunday School Homework
At least he's honest!
The Beastie Boys Fanatic
You've gotta fight for your right to earn good grades.
A Real-Life Example
Dad must be so proud.
Specific Answers For Broad Questions
You're going places, kid.
Misunderstood Questions Make For the Best Answers
Can the teacher even mark him off for this?
Deliberate Derrière Disobedience
Butt, butt . . . it is a homophone!
Thinking Outside the Box
Don't think that's what the teacher wanted!
Thing One and Thing Two
Well, it would be breaking and entering.
Heavenly Aspirations
Dream big, little guy.
Master Forger
Guess they won't need homework anymore!
Motivation Degradation
We call this one "The Evolution of the Student."
The Logical Conclusion
Makes sense, right?
Attack of the Blob
We don't either, little dude.