Behind The Crayons

Hello, and welcome to Behind the Crayons — where the glue is always missing, someone is usually crying (sometimes it’s me), and the glitter has very much taken over my life.

I’m a preschool teacher. My real name is top secret, but you can call me The Teacher Behind the Crayons.

I spend my days supporting tiny humans through big feelings, identifying mystery stains, and pretending I’m not deeply emotionally affected when a four-year-old calls me their “best grown-up friend.”

But this space isn’t just about what happens inside a classroom.

Behind the crayons are the layers we don’t always talk about — the emotional weight of caregiving, the quiet victories no one sees, the days that leave you depleted, and the moments that make your heart feel too full. It’s about child development, yes, but also about mental health, burnout, identity, and what it means to care deeply for others while trying not to lose yourself.

I write anonymously so I can speak honestly — not to hide, but to tell the truth.
If you’ve ever felt alone in your work, your parenting, or your overthinking mind, I hope you find something here that helps you feel seen.

Take your time. You’re welcome here.