Senorita Sassy Pants

Friday, October 06, 2006

Teacher's Slang


I've been meaning to update my blog for quite some time. To be honest with you though, while teaching does take creativity, by the time I sit at the computer I'm completely out of intelligent things to say. I've used up all my words. Like now, I'm at a complete loss. I have no clear thoughts taking form right now. All I can think of is that I have nothing to say.
Now during the day, I have plenty of things to say, but I say them in teacherese. Actually I think you guys would laugh at the things I say quite frequently in class. For example, "Second Graders, it's time to turn your voices off."
Here's my top ten favorites:
1.) Keep your bottom in your chair, please.
2.) I need your eyes (sounds kind of creepy, I know)
3.) Use your "two inch" voice.
4.) That is a cool dead bat!
5.) Thanks for bringing in your dead bird.
6.) Keep all four feet on the floor, please.
7.) Give yourself a spider clap!!!
8.) You've earned 2 Bauer Bucks!!
9.) Your desk is closed for business.
10.) Give me Five!!

Yes, when I teach, I speak a completely different language. And when I come home, I don't feel like speaking at all. But, If you like clarifications on any of these terms, I'd be more than happy to explain them. Or better yet, I'd like to hear what you guys think they mean.