White Lies

Teachers are notorious for telling a fib here and there.  My favorite is one I told today.  My observation was today, so I told the students that the principal was coming to observe them.  He needed to see if they were ready to go to fourth grade.  I made sure that they know the principal would be taking notes, so they would need to be on their best behavior.  Worked like a charm!  My students were on their best behavior (tons of participation too), no bribery required.  I guess a little white lie here and there makes a sane teacher!