Children sometimes have a hard time going to school and focusing in class. These teachers have made it fun and inspiring so the children will definitely look forward to coming to school and class.
Here are 50 examples of teachers who have gone the extra mile for the students.
1. Project color my dress
Haley Curfman is a second-grade teacher who lets her students be as creative as possible. She buys a white dress online and displays it in her classroom with different art materials for the students. It takes two weeks to a month before the students complete the project. What a great personalized memento from the students every year!
2. Babysitter didn’t show up
The baby’s mom had to come to class with her four-month-old baby because the babysitter didn’t show up. Well, in the middle of the class, the baby started to fuss. Before she could worry more about it, her professor took the baby from her. They spent the rest of the class like this.
This teacher needed a map for the day’s lesson but there wasn’t a map available. So he did the next best thing. He drew the world map himself.
4. This student is in for quite the surprise
When this teacher got word that one of his students was in the bathroom smoking he patiently waited outside the door so he can take her right to the principal to get suspended.
He was discussing methamphetamine in class that day. What better way to really get into it than to dress up as Heisenberg.
This little girl was being bullied because of her hair. So her teacher went to school the next day sporting the same hair style to show her student solidarity.
A tornado caused so much destruction in Oklahoma and displaced so many families. This teacher was so relieved when he saw one of his students uninjured.
This teacher created this comfort closet in her classroom. It’s got different toiletries and clothes to help her students who need these products for themselves.
This teacher goes the extra mile every day. He always makes time to walk his students to their home every day.
10. History in the making
On the first week of school, this history teacher showed up in a medieval outfit. How cool is that sword?
These two male teachers started a “Gentleman’s Club” in their school for their male students who don’t have their fathers or a strong father figure in their life. They teach them good manners and give fatherly advice to the students.
This is how their biology teacher teaches the human body to her students. This is definitely so much better than watching slides on the screen.
Before this teacher starts his special education class, he spends ten minutes giving each of them individual compliments. He said this practice his increased his students’ self-confidence and raised their self-esteem.
This man works at a general store for a living but he also makes time to teach these children from poor villages every day. He came from the same circumstances and he didn’t want these children to experience what he experienced. He teaches under this bridge but also sets up school in other parts of the city, too.
15. Manual computer class
This teacher in Ghana taught his students how to use a computer by drawing it on the blackboard and teaching it to them visually.
Microsoft found out about his unconventional teaching style and helped make it easier for him. They donated Microsoft laptops for the students to use.
16. No student left behind
This teacher is making sure no student of his is left behind. His student was diagnosed with cancer and can’t leave the hospital. And if he can’t come to school, his teacher was going to bring school to him. His teacher came to the hospital after school every day so he can catch up with what he missed.
This teacher knows senioritis so well. He’s even created a lesson plan for it so his students can work through it.
His teacher knews his strengths and weaknesses. And that’s why he’s sticking to teaching.
This chemistry teacher stays true to his roots when he decorated a personalized “Christmas tree.” Pretty accurate.
20. Calculator rental policy
Their teacher was tired of having their calculators stolen. So this is what they did.
21. Wasp removal strategy
A wasp flew inside the classroom and settled on the ceiling. Normally, people would shoo it away with a book, a broom, or a shoe. Not this teacher. He set the wasp on fire.
He took his physics test. When he got back the results, his teacher draws this as a reaction.
Their teacher put on this mask while he graded their papers. This way, they won’t see his face and reactions while he checked their papers.
His teacher left the room while they were taking a test. The students took advantage and began copying from each other. They can’t believe their luck! Until they looked up and saw their teacher looking down at them.
25. Teachers who are also parents
This student had to miss her class because she couldn’t find a babysitter. And her teacher told her to just bring her child to class next time. Plus she even offered to hold her baby during class so she can take notes. How awesome is that!
26. She makes sure her students have what they need
Every morning, Sonya Romero asks her students if they’ve already eaten that morning or if they’ve brushed their hair or their teeth. She makes sure they have what they need so they can focus on learning while in school.
27. A real-life Hogwarts classroom
This teacher spent 70 hours during summer break to transform his classroom into a Hogwarts classroom. “Seeing their faces light up made all the time and effort put into this totally worth it!” Kyle wrote on his
Facebook post.
28. Pink hair to raise funds
This teacher has dyed his hair pink so he can raise funds for a first grader in his school. The student was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was 15 months old and has suffered from 85 seizures since then. Having a service dog will definitely help him recover better from his seizures. To get his students involved, he challenged them to raise funds with him. Whoever raises the most funds for the week gets to choose what color will his hair will be.
29. Lego bricks, an educational tool for math
We’re all familiar with LEGO bricks, no matter which generation we belong to. This teacher decided to use these colorful bricks to help her students learn math better and faster.
30. Merry Christmas, the math teacher version
We always appreciate a teacher who injects a sense of humor in their otherwise very difficult class. This was no exception. A math teacher creates a math formula that equates into a Christmas greeting.
31. He knows when you’re texting
He knows. The teacher knows. Nobody’s crotch is funny, after all.
This teacher knows memes. And he uses it well to make his students learn. Good one, teach!
33. Did you forget your pen again?
A teacher’s job is to the teach the lesson to the student. But sometimes, it’s not just the info in books that need to be taught but virtues. “Forgot your pen? I’ll lend you one so you’ll never forget your pen ever again.”
So this is how this computer teacher leans across a table. Maybe his back hurts from bending? This is a good position to protect one’s back after all.
Every morning, this is how this teacher greets her students. They either choose to hug, high-five, or dance with her. Every morning.
36. When your teacher gets into it
It’s great when teachers find ways to relate to their students and manage to inspire them to learn more. This “meme” may be funny but it’s still going to get the students’ minds rolling.
This is how this art teacher introduces different artists to his students. And at the same time, he’s staying true to his duties as an art teacher.
A group of teachers decided to transform a bunch of plain-looking unused lockers into book spines. They wanted to get the students to be excited about going to school and inspire them to read more by unlocking their curiousity and fascination.
Of course, a lot of students are going to be happy about this policy. And their families are going to be happy, too. This is clearly a teacher who values and knows living holistically is the way to go.
40. The chicken challenge
This teacher challenged her students. If everyone submits their homework on time, she will come to class the next day and wear a chicken costume all day for a week. Can you guess what happened?
Kudos to this teacher who really wants his students to excel. When this student emailed his teacher so he can understand the material, not only did he help him but he actually went to the library to study with him. And he stayed there way past business hours.
42. Teacher donates to student
Some teachers help out their students in need by donating their time, clothes, food, or money. This teacher went the extra mile and donated her kidney to her student who was suffering from a kidney disease.
This teacher doesn’t only want to teach school lessons to their students. They always want them to learn to be responsible. Sorry, parents. You’ll thank their teacher one day.
44. Mental health check-in
This teacher prioritizes mental health and she makes sure it’s anonymous. And the anonymity has empowered the students to really seek for help.
His student came to class with his baby because his babysitter didn’t come. This teacher offered to carry his baby through the entire class so he can focus on the class.
This teacher knows what to prioritize. They know what’s more important. Lucky students!
This teacher knows what’s more important in a person’s development. Learning the school lesson is good but learning how to be a kind and compassionate human being is even more important.
48. Teacher pays for food
This
English teacher does what she can to make sure her students are well physically, mentally, and emotionally. Some of her students can’t afford food so she bring food to school so they can eat.
Everything she’s saying is important. And the students will always remember every time they see her.
50. Biology teacher/Artist
This biology teacher wanted to teach human anatomy to his students. So he drew it on the board. If he wasn’t a teacher, he’d definitely be a professional artist.
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