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About This Quiz
They say that we never change! At least, that's what those fancy psychology books say. All we need to know about what you were like in preschool can be found by asking you a few basic questions. Then, it's up to you to decide how correct we are about itty, bitty, little you.Â
Whether you liked to drink paint from the Tempra jars or you always had the right answer, we know that you preschool teachers had a huge part in shaping the person that you are today. If you've kind of a loner now, you may have been one of those quiet, frightened children that found the ball pit way too overstimulating.
Traits of younger you are closer to the surface that you might realize. You might have learned to stop having tantrums, but we're sure there's enough left over kid inside you to tell us what you were like back when you thought crayons were technologically advanced.
Are you the cubicle clown at your office? If so, you might have been the comedic kid around your tiny table. Tell us about your temperament, your creativity, and how much you daydream. Do you think we can figure out Pre-K you? Let's try it.
How often did your parents have to be called about a behavioral issue?
They got called on a regular basis. I was always getting into stuff I wasn't supposed to.
My parents never got called about my behavior.
They got a call once in a while, but it was just because I was not being challenged and was bored.
They just talked during conferences about how shy I was.
Did you play well with others?
I was very quiet and just let the other kids do whatever they wanted.
I suppose I tended to be a little bossy.
I did, but it was because everyone knew I would tell on them if they didn't behave.
I would usually get the other kids in trouble.
Which activity in preschool was most appealing to you?
Putting on a play.
Playing games.
Arts and crafts.
Naptime.
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Did you stay home from school a lot?
I did tend to get sick a lot. I liked to put my mouth on everything.
I did a lot of daydreaming, but I was there a lot of the time.
I was much happier staying home, so I faked illnesses a lot.
It was rare for me to miss a day.
Did you ever skip a grade later on?
I did. It was clear that I was way ahead of the class.
No, I stayed in the normal sequence of grades.
I probably could have, but I was so quiet that no one really realized how smart I was.
No, but I was held back a grade.
Did you have a lot of friends in preschool?
Does my imaginary friend count?
I would say that I did. I definitely was entertaining to the other kids.
I had a few close friends.
I was more of a loner.
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How hard was it for you to fall asleep during naptime?
I crashed right away.
I was able to sleep for a bit once in a while.
I found it hard to quiet my mind.
It was impossible for me to fall asleep, but I enjoyed the quiet time.
What are you bringing in for "Show and Tell"?
I'm just going to try and find something cooler than what my friend brought.
I'll present something amazing that I discovered.
I'll show off something really gross I found.
I'm pretending that I'm sick on "Show and Tell" day.
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Which current children's show do you think you would have liked the most as a kid?
"The Backyardigans."
"Super Why!"
"Bubble Guppies."
"Team Umizoomi."
Are you a rebel or do you tend to follow the rules?
I only follow rules that I think are just and intelligent.
I follow the rules very closely.
I tend to follow the rules, but I'll break away if things cause me too much anxiety.
I am a total rebel.
How much have you struggled with anxiety in your life?
Anxiety has been a major issue that I've dealt with in my life.
I'm really not an anxious person.
I definitely find myself overthinking things and making myself anxious from time to time.
I get anxious once in a while, but it's not all that common.
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Were you allowed to have paste in your school supplies?
Nope. I could only use paste under direct adult supervision.
I was, but there were definitely kids in my class who shouldn't have been allowed to have it.
Of course I was. They even let me have more advanced kinds of glue.
Yes.
When did you start reading?
I read my first book when I was five.
I was reading books at four.
I began reading books before most of my friends.
I started reading a lot later than those I was in school with.
What's the highest level of education you've achieved so far?
I got my high school diploma.
I achieved an advanced degree.
I dropped out of high school.
I got a bachelor's degree.
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Which teacher's note sounds the most like the one that would have gone home with you?
"Because of your child's repeated misuse of certain materials, the following list of items..."
"You may want to consider enrolling your child in a more advanced program."
"It was nice to see your child interacting a bit more with the other children."
"Your child does a great job of following the rules and making sure everyone else is following them too."
How many extra precautions did the teacher have to take specifically because of you?
I suppose there were a few things that had to be altered because I had figured out a creative way to do something.
None. I followed the rules perfectly.
I can't think of anything, but the teacher likely had to put me next to other quiet kids.
I'm pretty sure the entire classroom setup had to be rethought because of my behavior.
Which animated character is most like how you were in preschool?
Meena from "Sing."
Homer Simpson from "The Simpsons."
Stewie Griffin from "Family Guy."
Louise Belcher from "Bob's Burgers."
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What was your favorite thing to do on the playground?
Play on the swings.
Play pretend.
Ride the slide.
Play games.
Where would you rather go on a field trip?
I'm happy with any field trip.
The science museum.
The hands-on museum.
I wasn't a fan of field trips. It was way too stressful.
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Which holiday best fits your childhood personality?
April Fools' Day.
Christmas.
Easter.
Thanksgiving.
How hard was it for you to wake up in the morning for school?
Isn't it hard for anyone to wake up that early?
I struggled a bit, but I always made it to school on time.
I got up very early.
It was almost impossible to get me out of bed.
How many trips did you take to the emergency room as a kid?
I made a couple trips to the ER in my youth.
I made more trips to the ER than I can count.
I made a few trips for health emergencies, but never for accidents.
I never had to go to the ER.
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How shy were you on the first day of school?
I wasn't shy at all. I was excited to meet everyone.
I was a little nervous, but I pretended to be confident.
I was a little nervous, but I soon got over it.
I was painfully shy.
How early was your IQ tested?
I was given a test like that, but it was later in life.
I was tested early because they thought I was a genius.
I've never had my IQ tested.
I was tested early because there were some concerns.
What would you have most likely done if you saw another child breaking the rules?
Tell the teacher.
Take in the entertaining show.
Join them.
Look away.
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Were you more the teacher's pet or the teacher's nightmare?
I was a total nightmare.
I suppose I was a bit challenging for the teacher, but I wouldn't call it a nightmare.
Neither of those fits me very well.
I was a total teacher's pet.
How many classroom rules had to be made just for you?
There were probably a few that I inspired.
None. I was a model student and followed all the rules.
There might have been a few made to protect me.
Most of the classroom rules were reactions to things I did.
Which art project was your favorite?
Drawing a turkey from the outline of a hand.
Finger painting.
Craft stick building.
Macaroni art.
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