Raise your hand if you played "Never Have I Ever" as a kid... or as a teen. (okay... most likely after you turned 21 ?). We have put together 27 teacher scenarios that are sure to have you putting up fingers ? or taking sips?. (whichever way you like to play!) From technology malfunctions to classroom mishaps, how many of these have you done? Make sure to leave your number in the comments below!
1 - Never Have I Ever... Broken the Copy Machine
All you have is one page of morning work to copy for your class and are trying to get it done before the bell rings... but unfortunately, you click that green ? "print" button, a couple of copies come flying out, and you hear the awful "beep, beep, beep". ? Game over... I don't even take chances anymore in the morning. Paperless Morning Meeting slides for me (no copier necessary ?).2 - Had to Drink my Coffee Cold
☕️ I know that you all earned a point for this one! You have every intention of finishing that coffee before the day begins, and then the emails, copies, parent notes, etc. start, and the cup gets set to the side and ignored until maybe lunchtime. We even buy those fancy thermos mugs that are supposed to keep coffee warm (those mugs have nothing on us teachers and how long we need the coffee to stay warm ?).3 - Never Have I Ever... Used a Permanent Marker on my White Board
? This one is the worst!!! I have to say that once I found Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser I didn't cry whenever this happened anymore. It's the same on my student lap whiteboards. Have to love when a Sharpie has been tossed among the Expo markers.4 - Worked On Lesson Plans during Professional Development
Be honest here... you've done it! It is so hard to sit through a PD on a Friday afternoon when you know that your list of a million and one things that need to be done in your classroom is waiting for you. So, why not bring your computer and do a little work. ? At least you are trying to hide it. I've seen teachers bring their lamination and sit in the back cutting it out during presentations.5 - Gotten Really Excited over a new pack of Flair pens or Sharpies
It is my back-to-school treat to myself every year to grab a new set of Flair pens. And then I guard them with my life during the school year. LOL. What school supplies do you get super excited about receiving?6 - Never Have I Ever... Spent a Ridiculous Amount of Money on my Classroom
Inevitably, we all tend to spend money at the beginning of the year on our classrooms. And most of us continue to do so throughout the school year. From classroom decor to supplies, center activities, treasure box items, etc. teachers are constantly purchasing things for their students. The next time you need resources for your classroom, use the coupon code FRIEND5 and save $5 off your purchase of $10 or more from the Education to the Core shop. And grab all of the freebies that you need from our Resource Library.7 - Lived on Coffee ☕️ and Chocolate ? for the Day
Those days... when you have a million and one things to do, so lunch is not in the cards. So bust out with the large thermos of coffee and your personal stash of chocolate in your desk drawer. Caffeine and sugar rush here I come!8 - Spent my Sunday scrolling through Pinterest and TPT Looking for New Classroom Ideas/Resources
It is so easy to find a comfortable spot, grab your phone and start scrolling through your favorite teacher sellers and education boards. There are so many neat ideas out there just waiting for you to use in your classroom. Just remember... your room does not have to be "Pinterest perfect" for your students to learn and for you to be the amazing teacher that you are. ???9 - Never Have I Ever... Lost a Gluestick Cap After an Art Project
Where do they go anyway? ? I swear that there is a mouse family ? somewhere in the school building that has a ginormous stash of gluestick caps in their closet! Students have definitely spent some time crawling around on the floor searching for the elusive orange caps. If you have a trick up your sleeve, please share in the comments below. ?10 - Taken a Sick Day when I Wasn't Actually Sick ?
Mental health days are a MUST in education. Sometimes we just need a day to unwind, clear our heads, and take a break from it all. Now, if only it was easier to prepare for a substitute... Well, in Education to the Core fashion, we strongly believe in that work-life balance and that taking care of you shouldn't be so hard. Get ready for Emergency Sub Plans!!! ?
Our BRAND NEW Sub Plans resource contains an editable packet that you can use to suit your classroom needs. Along with 15 days of already prepared lesson plans and accompanying student worksheets. So go ahead and take that day without worry... you deserve it! ?
