Teacher Survival Kit
Things Kids Say
Chaos & Crayons
100

This magical drink is considered essential for teacher survival, especially on Monday mornings.

What is coffee?

100

A toddler cries because you peeled their banana. What is the real problem?

What is "You touched it?"

100

When you mix red and yellow crayon together, you get this color?

What is Orange?

200

This item mysteriously disappears when you need it most:

What is pen/marker?

200

A toddler runs away when you say "Diaper time" what survival game is this?

What is diaper chase?

200

This small piece of furniture often has cubbies underneath for children to store their backpacks or lunchboxes.

What is a cubby?

300

Teachers often say they run on this combination: caffeine, dedication, and _________?

What is "hope" / "patience"?

300

A toddler ignores "Clean up" but hears "Outside" from across the room, what superpower is this?

what is selective hearing?

300

When children trace around this tool, they can make perfect circles in their artwork"

What is a compass?

400

This survival skill helps teachers function despite noise, questions, and someone crying.

What is multitasking?

400

A toddler says "I am not tired"! right before falling asleep. What is this called?

What is nap-time denial?

400

When children smear paint with their fingers instead of a brush, this type of art is called?"

What is finger Painting?"

500

This is secretly stored in desks, bags, or hidden drawers for emergencies.

What is chocolate/Snacks?

500

A toddler loudly announces " Mine!" even when it is clearly isn't. What developmental phrase is this?

What is ownership confusion?

500

I am sticky, I can hold paper together, and children often use me in crafts. What am I?

What is glue or Glue Stick?