15 Things You Never Thought You’d Say Until You Became a Teacher
- “Don’t eat the glue!”
- “Please stop licking the whiteboard.”
- “Who would like to be the line leader today?”
- “No, you can’t bring your pet goat to school.”
- “Yes, I do know what the fox says.”
- “Please don’t use your pencil as a drumstick.”
- “No, you can’t turn in a banana instead of your homework.”
- “Why is there a plastic dinosaur in the pencil sharpener?”
- “Class, please stop doing the floss dance during math time.”
- “Yes, we do math in the real world, not just on the chalkboard.”
- “Who knew I would become a pro at tying shoelaces?”
- “No, your book report cannot be a drawing of a unicorn.”
- “Please don’t eat the markers, they are not snacks.”
- “Why is there glitter everywhere? Did we have an accidental unicorn explosion?”
- “I never thought I’d say this, but I have a favorite glue stick. It’s the purple one.”
These are just a few examples of the unexpected and unique phrases you may find yourself uttering as a teacher. The job of an educator comes with its fair share of amusing and bizarre moments, but it’s all part of the adventure. Teaching requires patience, creativity, and a sense of humor, and these phrases are a testament to the daily surprises and joys that come with the profession.
