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Funny Elementary Stories

One of the perks of being an elementary teacher is that laughter is a daily exercise. Some days we laugh a little harder than others...

Just a Random Story About Telling a Lie

By: Ula Manzo, Contributor
 - May 12, 2014

St. Margaret’s (a pseudonym) was a middle-sized private school in a middle-sized city in the middle of the country. It was housed in a hundred year old three-story traditional brick and stone schoolhouse with marble… Read more »

Not Even Snakes Can Stop This Substitute

By: Miles R., Contributor
 - May 12, 2014

When the principal told me, “The last time this class had a substitute, the kids let the snake out…”, I thought, “That’s just great, a snake. I’m in for it today.” The morning started like… Read more »

Outrageous Attitude and Outrageous Style

By: Meagan Cheney, Contributor
 - May 9, 2014

Like many teenagers, I had a variety of jobs in high school that helped me pay for my entertainment and modest personal expenses. One of the jobs, however, changed me in way that prepared me… Read more »

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