For those of you in the education field, you know there's a certain personality that teachers have. You also know that looking in the school supply section at any store brings you an indescribable joy. So, friends, here are signs that definitely show you're a teacher.
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1. You're constantly on the lookout for things for your classroom.
The first question you ask when you come across anything in a store is, "How can I use this in my classroom?" Because, as all teachers know, anything can be a classroom material if you believe hard enough!
2. You get way too excited when buying school supplies.
Look at all the choices! Notebooks, folders, binders, pens, pencils. Yes, I do need that set of 15 felt pens. Do I have a whiteboard? Nope, but I'm totally gonna buy these neon Expo markers anyway.
3. You're trying to build your classroom library by any means possible.
Passing a garage sale? Let's go see if they have any books I can use. Got a lot of friends on Facebook? Let's subtly plead for free books they don't want anymore. But seriously, garage sales, library sales, thrift stores, and Scholastic book sales will be your best friends.
4. You totally think Pinterest should offer professional development credits.
I just spent 2 hours pinning math ideas, what do you mean I don't get credit for this? Speaking of Pinterest, you totally have your classroom planned out on there.
5. Teachers Pay Teachers is literally a godsend.
Need an impromptu syllable lesson? Teachers Pay Teachers! Need new labels for your classroom library? TPT! Have a wicked awesome lesson plan aligned to Common Core you want to share? TPT!
6. You and your teacher friends are constantly texting lesson ideas back and forth.
"Ms. U, look at this beautiful worksheet I found! Won't this be a fantastic activity to teach the main idea?" This is the norm for texting conversations between teachers.
7. You kept every single education textbook from your college classes.
Those general education books were rented or bought used and then sold back. But your education ones? Those were new and are never leaving your sight.
So, no matter if you are an education student or a veteran teacher, we all think alike!
P.S. If you want to support local teachers, check out Donors Choose. This is a way you can donate to fund projects that teachers want to bring to their classrooms, anything from school supplies to field trips. Check it out!
