Teacher Adds This 1 Unusual Item to School Supply List and Parents Are Saying She Is 'Genius'

"calling the teacher a "freaking genius," and saying her request "absolutely blew my mind." In the video, she imagines the scene. Thirty kids "on the verge of puberty" packed into an un-air-conditioned classroom after running around on the blacktop in "100-degree Iowa corn sweat heat." "It's got to be like a human crock pot of disgusting sweat and smells," Baird adds with a laugh. She concludes, "Deodorant. The smartest thing I've heard all year.""

"Her video struck a chord with educators and parents a like, who flooded the comments with tales of stinky students. One viewer quipped that as soon as temperatures start to rise, their classroom "smells like a hoagie fest." Many praised the teacher for introducing good hygiene habits early, and for having the foresight to make it part of the school supply list."

A fourth-grade teacher asked each student to bring a stick of deodorant to keep in their locker for after recess and gym because the building lacks central air conditioning and early weeks can be very hot. A parent recorded a TikTok praising the idea and imagining sweaty, prepubescent children packed into an un-air-conditioned classroom. The video generated many responses from parents and educators who shared similar experiences with strong odors after physical activity. Commenters praised the teacher for promoting hygiene early and said deodorant will be added to future supply lists.

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