Take Five
Here are some fun stories & videos teachers can relate to.
Have one of your own? Let us know using the Your Feedback link below.
Best Classroom April Fools Prank Ever
This teacher has a policy that if your phone rings in class, you have to answer it on speakerphone. Worked well until the students turned the tables on him.
FYI, video starts out a little loud.
- YouTube URL
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9rymEWJX38
14 Web Toys to Fill Your Day
Want to get away, but have a class in 10 minutes. Here are some interactive web pages when you "just want to take a break". We especially like the orca.
Kevin has a crush on his teacher
In this BBC comedy skit, Kevin the teenager (Harry Enfield) has a crush on his teacher and is attending a parents-teachers evening. Great ending.
- YouTube URL
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC-hAxxJY88
A Pep Talk to Teachers and Students
Kid President believes we're all teachers and we're all students. What are you teaching the world? Who are you learning from? We should all be awesome!
- YouTube URL
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwlhUcSGqgs
English Is Crazy!
Seriously...the English language is insane.
Enjoy this fun look at this confusing language called English.
- YouTube URL
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXa8cO9mXFk
Teacher Wit and Wisdom
A humorous compilation of the wit and wisdom of teachers and teaching. Includes a collection of some of the best sayings and thoughts about the meaning and purpose of education.
Why You Should Thank A Teacher Today
Teaching is a lot harder than it looks. How many times can you see yourself in this video?
- YouTube URL
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2LNK2MW_xQ
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