Only the bravest of the brave devote their lives to working in the wild kingdom that is modern education. Here is a rare glimpse of the many species found in our classrooms—a field guide to today’s students.
1. The “why run my own race when I can catch a ride?” student
2. The “I’m going to distract everyone with my hilariousness” student
3. The “sure, try to impress me” student
4. The “hang on with that lesson ‘til I get comfy” student
5. The “umm, explain that one more time?” students
6. The “I am going to solve this problem if it’s the last thing I do” student
7. The “if I work quickly enough, the teacher won’t see me sneaking a snack” student
8. The “I question your authority” student
9. The “never ever get a good night’s sleep” student
10. The “we need recess—STAT!” students
11. The “I don’t want to read that baby book. I want to read Harry Potter!” student
12. The “I have my own way of doing things” student
13. The “nope, can’t make me” student
14. The “help, I’m talking, and I can’t stop” student
15. The “what do you mean abusing the reading nook privilege?” students
16. The “I’m trying, but I’m a hot mess” student
17. The adorable “we LOVE school” students
18. The “you did not just see me sneak in late” student
19. The “always up in your business” student
20. The “I’ve got hidden talents you wouldn’t even believe” student
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