Being a teacher is no easy task. The classroom can be a challenging environment where unexpected things happen every day. As educators, we find ourselves uttering phrases we never thought would leave our lips before we embarked on this journey. Here are 15 things you never thought you’d say until you became a teacher:

1. “Please stop eating glue.”

2. “No, you cannot bring your pet snake to school.”

3. “Please do not lick your neighbor.”

4. “Why is there a llama in the hallway?”

5. “No, we can’t have recess for the entire day.”

6. “Let’s discuss the importance of wearing pants in class.”

7. “Did you really think stapling your homework to your forehead was a good idea?”

8. “Remember, we don’t eat Play-Doh, we play with it.”

9. “No, you cannot substitute the word ‘apple’ with ‘banana’ for the entire reading assignment.”

10. “Why is there a raccoon in your backpack?”

11. “Yes, it is possible to sneeze and cough at the same time.”

12. “Please don’t put the crayons up your nose.”

13. “No, I will not give you extra recess because it’s your birthday.”

14. “Why did you bring a fish tank to a math class?”

15. “Yes, I do know what the fox says.”

These are just a few examples of the bizarre, amusing, and sometimes unbelievable things that teachers find themselves saying. Teaching brings unexpected surprises and never fails to keep us on our toes. As we navigate through the challenges of educating young minds, we discover that we are capable of saying and doing things we never thought possible. It is all part of the unique adventure that is being a teacher.