From teachers’ pets to funny TikToks that only teachers could relate to, here are 15 posts to cheer you up:
1. Getting flowers from a student can make everything worth it
I was handed these from a pupil in my class this morning at the gate, picked from her garden! ?? what a lovely start to Friday ? #edutwitter #year5 #ThankGodItsFriday pic.twitter.com/QxazjBLEA0
- vivalasbabs (@vivalasbabs) October 9, 2020
2. Teaching assistants are always a godsend
How talented is my TA!? The best display showcasing Year 6’s topic of A Child’s War! #edutwitter #cornerstones #WW2 pic.twitter.com/iif6cSLkki
- Miss Bloomfield ? (@_MissBx) October 9, 2020
3. Teaching assistants are always a godsend - part 2
Day 17: I got to school today and a TA came into my classroom to bring me a bunch of flowers to tell me that I’m doing a good job and to believe in myself! I feel so lucky to be working in such a kind place! #NQT #EYFS #edu #edutwitter pic.twitter.com/ueY5Q4oBmN
- Miss Coen (@miss_coen) September 23, 2020
4. When a pupil brings memories to class, so you make a lesson out of it
A great way to end the week- a girl in my class brought a picture of her Grandparents on holiday in Egypt as part of our topic. So what did we do? We went with it & explored free hand pyramid drawing ✍️ Fantastic! ? #edutwitter #teachertwitter #primaryschool #childledlearning pic.twitter.com/9taGq8Ev7O
- Adam Watkins (@adam_watkins1) October 9, 2020
5. Getting cards from pupils
Loved our PSHE lesson this afternoon in Year 1! We discussed what makes us feel good and ways we can make others feel good- then we made cards for our friends to make them feel special ? #year1 #PSHE #edutwitter pic.twitter.com/ww4nNgo88V
- Miss Kelly?? (@MissKelly_Y1) September 30, 2020
6. When a child sends you a note
Happy Friday ???? #teacherlife #edutwitter pic.twitter.com/UyrY57po9P
- Miss Sparkle✨ (@Miss_Spark_) October 9, 2020
7. Libraries are the cornerstones of any school, no matter where you are in the world
Head teacher, Mrs Bendere, sits in one corner of ‘Oscar’s Library’ at Banda Hill Primary School.
We build the #Library in 2018, to serve Banda Hill’s 600 pupils and the wider community.
Happy #librariesweek ?❤️#edutwitter #Malawi @fonthillcharity pic.twitter.com/K9C3bAzX1a
- Inspire Malawi (@inspire_malawi) October 9, 2020
8. Goods news from a parent
Called home to tell a parent that their child is a wonderful human with an outstanding sense of morality and justice. Thought she was going to cry happy tears. Think that kid’s getting a Maccies tonight... #PositiveVibes #teacher #SpreadHappiness #edutwitter #pastoralchat pic.twitter.com/omteKdnB7t
- Jess ??? (@MissCatnach) October 6, 2020
9. Every music teacher’s worst nightmare (click the play button)
@loaizateachesband
He’s getting real tired of these remixes ? ##teachersoftiktok ##banddirector ##choresinthishouse
♬ take me to wap - ?
10. Teachers always support teachers
The incredible team made me a bit weepy today with some pre-birthday surprises... pic.twitter.com/1Kbvb6wIbb
- Keziah (@keziah70) October 9, 2020
11. Natural hair day is always a win
Yr13 girls at BMA all wore natural black hair to school to show you can be natural and sophisticated ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/EijOVHXhHv
- Unknown #EndSARS (@mikes96_) October 8, 2020
12. Can you instruct someone to make a jam sandwich?
Today Year 2 learnt the importance of making instructions really clear and easy to follow. Who knew making a jam sandwich would be so difficult???♀️? #instructions #Year2 pic.twitter.com/vjM46RYOkO
- MissReeves (@MissReeeves) October 6, 2020
13. Going to school is a privilege, and sometimes we need reminding about that
Pupils start the new school year in Taez, Yemen pic.twitter.com/O52B5idWij
- James Denselow (@jamesdenselow) October 8, 2020
14. A thread on English Premier League managers as teachers in UK schools - which is brilliant
English Premier League managers as teachers in UK schools.
A thread:
- Sam Hall (@s_hall_teach) October 10, 2020
15. Cats or dogs? Either way, they are adorable
Dogs > Cats.
Can we start a thread of teacher’s dogs? I’ll start... #teacherdogs https://t.co/8lQFcoqMdj pic.twitter.com/DWxSt9WkRn
- Jimmy (@Jimmy_McFoz) October 11, 2020
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