As teachers we’ve heard a lot of excuses, haven’t we? I think younger students are more likely to give you the straight scoopie. If parents only knew the things we hear!

Older students have a tendency to be a bit more creative—sometimes too creative for their own good. For instance, take Robbie, the red-headed whirlwind who prompted me to promise myself I’d never name my child Robbie. Robbie’s “dog” ate homework, peed on homework, dunked homework in mud puddles, and so on. Come to find out Robbie didn’t even have a dog!

I thought of Robbie last night as I considered the phone call I’ll make this morning to my dentist. “I think my dog ate it” is the only explanation I have. You see, my mouth guard suspiciously disappeared yesterday and I’m quite certain my pooch, Lexie, had something to do with it! (I’m basing my assumption on Lexie’s past interest in this uniquely formed piece of plastic.) If Lexie didn’t eat my mouth guard, she gets a gold star for a successful stash. Either way, I’m without a mouth guard, which isn’t good for a skilled tooth grinder!

Since excuses are on my mind, it seems the perfect time to ask you to share some creative excuses you’ve heard as a teacher! No doubt you’ve heard some whoppers!

Smiles,

Diane

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1. 21 Jul 2010 at 3:18 pm # 1.  Nichole D
   
   

   “We had to go to the store last night.” (My response: Going to the store doesn’t take all night)

   “My baby brother/sister/cousin got my homework and ripped it/colored on it.”

   “My mom threw away my homework. She thought it was garbage.” (I LOVE this one!! =D )

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