You Might Be a Preschool Teacher If...

You might be a preschool teacher if...

1. You know Brown Bear, Brown Bear by heart.
2. You know what “redirection” means.
3. If a 20 pound bag of snakes wore a diaper, you would be able to change it.
4. You can manage not 1, not 2, but 8… 10…. 14 children all at once.
5. You know at least five “Good Morning” songs.
6. You know the best way to dry a child’s tears.
7. Laurie Berkner is your jam.
8. You have the funniest stories to share with friends.
9. You can answer questions like “Where do my poops go when I flush the toilet?” with a serious face.
10. You get the best hugs.
11. It is not uncommon for you to read 4 or 5 books in a row.
12. You are constantly reminding someone to “use your words.”
13. Every art project has multiple objectives (i.e. learning about butterflies, making patterns, and problem-solving all at once).
14. You are constantly helping children settle disputes over whose turn it is.
15. You frequently talk in a cheerful, high-pitched voice…
16. But you can bust out the no-nonsense voice when needed.
17. You have a song for every season, holiday, and other various occasions. 
18. You clean the snot, vomit, poop, urine, and drool of children who are not your own.
19. You have nap time at work… and you’re not allowed to nap.
20. You make a difference in someone’s life every day.