Things that make you go hmmm...
This mystical object always alarms teachers when they are tying a students shoe.
What is a wet shoe lace?
The magical beverage that powers all teachers.
What is coffee?
What teachers really mean when they say, "That's ok, I'll wait."
What is, "I've lost all control, but I'm pretending this is my strategy"?
This item mysteriously disappears by October, no matter how many boxes you buy in August.
What are pencils?
For every time a student said, "Wait, what are we doing?", right after I gave directions.
What is "I'd be able to retire yesterday"?
This strange phenomenon happens every time you say, "Line up quietly."
What is complete chaos?
You pretend to love this event, but deep down you're dying inside.
What is Rodeo Day?
Remember to use your inside voice.
What is, "My ears are going to explode if you keep yelling"?
This time vortex makes 15 minutes of indoor recess feel like an eternity!
What is a rainy day?
For every time someone asked, "Do we have to?"
What is "I'd own the school by now"?
Despite daily reminders, this item still mysteriously ends up in students' mouths.
What is a pencil? (Or everything!)
This silent student transformation occurs right after you give directions.
What are we supposed to do?
We'll see.
What is, "Not in a million years, kid"?
This item is essential for keeping things together, even if your day is falling apart.
What is a stapler?
For every time someone tattle about something pointless, I could fund this government agency.
What is the FBI?
This rare event makes teachers cheer like it's a national holiday.
What is a Snow Day?
The universal teacher response to "Can I go to the bathroom?
What is, "We just took a break, why didn't you go then"?
That's a great question.
What is, "I have no idea how to answer that, so I'm stalling"?
These colorful sticks of chaos are broken in half by lunchtime and ground into your carpet by 2pm.
What are crayons?
For every time someone asked, "Is this for a grade?" I could vacation here this summer.
What is tropical island?
You say this at least 100 times a day, and it still gets ignored.
What is, "Please raise your hand"?
You know you're a teacher when your bladder is trained better than a Navy SEAL.
What is holding it for 6 hours? -or- Why would someone hold it for 6 hours?
This will be so much fun!
It's what your brain turns into during the last week of school.
What is a black hole?
For every time a student called me mom, I could afford a trip here.
What is, "To the moon"?