Dragging Him Over The Coals About Santa

(I am a preschool teacher. We have spent about a week learning about the holidays. A conversation about Christmas and Santa comes up during circle time.)

Student #1: “Miss, you’ve been a very good teacher this year. Santa will give you a good present.”

Me: “Thank you, [Student]. You’ve all—”

Student #2: “FOR THE LAST TIME, SANTA ISN’T REAL!”

(At this point, I’m expecting some of my younger students to cry. Another student decides to speak up.)

Student #3: “You only said that because you got coal and dog poop as presents last year.”