For some reason, everyone thinks they know what it’s like to be a teacher. But the truth is, there are things you just can’t understand about teaching until you’re in the middle of it. These teachers are keeping it real and sharing all kinds of #TeacherTruths!
1. But it is a marathon!
Just not running one.
2. You go here. No. You go here.
Can’t put them next to friends!
3. Who needs a fitness program?
Teaching: the ultimate cardio.
4. Any way this qualifies me for a raise?
The side effects of teaching.
5. Date night looks so different!
And don’t forget Target shopping.
Source: @onestopteachershop
6. Wine. So much wine.
But better pay trumps the rest.
Source: @makingastatementinsped
7. My life is made up of piles.
Waaaaaay too many piles.
Source: @thecharmedteacher
8. SO much yes.
I might add wine to this list.
Source: @southern6th
9. Decisions, decisions.
There are always one million things to do at once.
Source: @teachingjoys
10. I’d like to “spark” my piles of papers.
See you later!
Source: @thrilledtobeteaching
11. Abnormal and freaky.
That’s how we roll.
Source: @erinwritersedu
12. Yes and yes!
Killin’ it.
Source: @coreinspiration
13. It’s what you’d call an intimate relationship.
They’re also like gum under students’ desks—not going anywhere. Definitely #teachertruths!
Source: @missjacobslittlelearners
14. Every. Single. Day.
When you thought it would be a simple direction.
Source: @starteachers_usa
15. Reality check.
Can I say it again for the folks in the back? Wash. Your. Hands.
Source: @mrsmunchsmunchkins
16. Maybe they cover these in grad school.
And here are the missing college courses, too.
Source: @erinwatersedu/grad school
17. Am I right?
Or ride a bicycle while it’s on fire. Take your pick.
Source: @missjacobslittlelearners/airplane
18. #Goals
Day over, feet up! Who’s with me?
Source: @topteacher
19. At least the herd-of-charging-rhinos part.
Where’s Robin Williams when I need him?
Source: @twinklscotland
20. Just doin’ a little role-play.
Also, when is recess?
Source: @fromthepond
21. It’s a daily challenge.
Parents’ job: Trust me.
Source: @seriousgiggles
22. Low supply, high demand.
Happy to see you, second semester!
Source: @teachingmore
23. SAME.
Or find my keys in my trash can.
Source: @ellateachers3rd
24. True love.
❤️❤️❤️
Source: @erinwatersedu/valentine
25. Come again?
There’s a little bit of holding your pee in there, too.
Source: @erinwatersedu/college
26. We’ve got the documentation to prove it.
It’s actually kind of shocking when you add it all up.
Source: @markersandminions
27. There is an eerie connection.
Full moon, full cray.
Source: @tshirts2teach
What words of wisdom would you add to our list of #TeacherTruths? Come share in our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook.
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