What Do Teachers Do (After YOU Leave School)

📝 This post, What Do Teachers Do After You Leave School was originally published in 2017 and has been updated with new information and resources.

I was introduced to this book, What Do Teachers Do (After YOU Leave School), at the end of the school year, when things are always a bit hectic, and kids are losing steam. I read through it and decided it would be a fun read-aloud and a great inspiration for writing at a time of year when levity is much needed.

What Do Teachers Do (After YOU Leave School)

I was introduced to this book, What Do Teachers Do (After YOU Leave School), at the end of the school year, when things are always a bit hectic, and kids are losing steam. I read through it and decided it would be a fun read-aloud and a great inspiration for writing at a time of year when levity is much needed.

About the Book

What Do Teachers Do (After YOU Leave School) is a hilarious and imaginative book that kids absolutely love — especially at the end of the school year! It sparks curiosity and creativity and is the perfect jumping-off point for a fun writing activity.

Writing Activity

💡 Read What Do Teachers Do (After YOU Leave School) aloud to your students
💡 Ask students: “What do YOU think teachers do after you leave school?”
💡 Have students write and illustrate their ideas using the free printable
💡 Share responses as a class — prepare to laugh!

Here are a few examples that the kids came up with.

Tips for Success

💡 Read the book first before introducing the writing activity
💡 Do a class brainstorm before writing — the ideas get funnier!
💡 Display the finished writing for a fun end-of-year bulletin board
💡 Send them home as a keepsake for parents

When to Use this Activity

📝 End of the school year when energy is low
📝 Before a school break
📝 As a sub plan — it runs itself!
📝 Teacher Appreciation Week
📝 As a fun at-home activity with parents

The responses kids come up with are always priceless — funny, sweet, and completely imaginative. You will want to save them forever! 

To get your What Do Teachers Do writing activity, click here

This writing activity is perfect for the end of the year, to leave with substitute teachers and even as a fun activity at home. 

Did you try this activity? What crazy ideas did your students come up with? Share in the comments below!