15 Things You Never Thought You’d Say Until You Became a Teacher

  1. “Don’t eat the glue!”
  2. “Please stop licking the whiteboard.”
  3. “Who would like to be the line leader today?”
  4. “No, you can’t bring your pet goat to school.”
  5. “Yes, I do know what the fox says.”
  6. “Please don’t use your pencil as a drumstick.”
  7. “No, you can’t turn in a banana instead of your homework.”
  8. “Why is there a plastic dinosaur in the pencil sharpener?”
  9. “Class, please stop doing the floss dance during math time.”
  10. “Yes, we do math in the real world, not just on the chalkboard.”
  11. “Who knew I would become a pro at tying shoelaces?”
  12. “No, your book report cannot be a drawing of a unicorn.”
  13. “Please don’t eat the markers, they are not snacks.”
  14. “Why is there glitter everywhere? Did we have an accidental unicorn explosion?”
  15. “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.