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“Please Let Me Get Through This”: Substitute Teacher Shares a Comical Account of a Chaotic Day at School
Parenting can be a challenge, but let’s not forget about the teachers who endure just as much chaos in the classroom. A recent post from a substitute teacher detailing the antics of a class of young students is taking the internet by storm. This note, which was meant to inform the regular teacher about the day’s events, was shared on Reddit and has since garnered nearly two million views. It humorously captures the outrageous (and probably exasperating) behavior of the kids throughout the school day.
The substitute kicks off the account bright and early, with the first “incident” reported just moments into the day.
“8:30 a.m. – Max is repeatedly shouting ‘bananas,’ and Lucy has managed to spill her juice and cereal all over the floor,” the note states. “The whole class is in stitches, and I’m bracing myself for the impending meltdown. I genuinely fear for our safety.”
Just 45 minutes later, a student named Ethan starts a spontaneous dance party in one corner of the room. “Initially, it was just the boys,” the substitute writes. “Then Clara joined in, and suddenly it’s a full-blown rave.”
As the day unfolds, the hilarity continues:
“10:00 – The fart sound effects have been relentless for half an hour. It all began with a real fart (I suspect it was Sam). Now they’re arguing about whose fake fart would smell worse. I’m terrified that once I drop them off for special classes, I won’t have the strength to pick them up again.
Is this substitute in a classroom, or are we stuck in a car trip with my kids? Because honestly, every ride devolves into a contest of fart noises, followed by debates about body functions. There’s just no escaping it.
1:00 – The noise level has reached alarming heights. I have creatively crafted earplugs out of broken crayons. Please let me survive this.
Crawl under the desk, curl up like a pretzel, and softly hum “Amazing Grace,” my dear. This too shall pass.
2:00 – The finish line is in sight! I said the words ‘free time,’ and it instantly felt like a bomb went off in the room.
3:00 – They’re finally out the door. I spent the latter half of my day drafting my resignation letter. I think the name Mia appeared at least eight times.”
This note is not only amusing, but it also highlights the reality of a substitute teacher’s struggles to manage a room full of young kids. Sure, they might behave a tad better for their regular teacher, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to keep a group of energetic children in check.
Kids are basically a whirlwind of spills, giggles, and mayhem, regardless of who is supervising them. When a few of them gather in one place, the hilarity—and chaos—can escalate quickly. A big shoutout to all the teachers and substitutes out there who endure this daily circus. May your crayon earplugs and stellar sense of humor protect you from any long-term damage.
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In summary, a substitute teacher’s humorous recounting of a day filled with rambunctious kids showcases the challenges educators face while also reminding us that children can transform any space into a hilarious, chaotic environment.