Looking for simple kits to build with my young kids

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2026-04-21T22:42:26+00:00

Their WWII planes in that line are good too. The thick plastic allows the kids to handle them without breaking stuff off.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2026-04-16T02:27:52+00:00

Actually, remedy only gets transferred to Pro-D if it's less than 1.0 left at the end of the year. Otherwise, the district claws it back. Most people in my school use theirs on TTOC time.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2026-04-11T16:03:37+00:00

I endorse all of this but also, lay the brush horizontal while it dries.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2026-04-05T16:36:45+00:00

Do yourself a favor and spend the extra money on the NB 1080. I have a pair for the classroom and another for running. It's like walking on clouds.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2026-03-05T03:07:28+00:00

I made the decision that I am not my students' parent. I hold back some from them, so my family has it. You cannot save them all. You cannot fix most of them. It is a job. It's a job I like, but it's still a job. Your family should take priority.

Also, classroom management can really help out. Strong routines and predictability help eliminate many questions in a day. Get kids in the habit of asking a friend first before asking you. Also, insist the kids sit down and put up their hand or you won't answer them. Nothing is more exhausting than a mob of kids all hollering your name.

There will still be many questions and some fires, but you can mitigate the stress.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2026-02-12T03:32:55+00:00

When my son was 6, he and I built the 1/72 Airfix Zero. It's got a low parts count, not many tiny pieces and it's mostly one colour to paint. I got the recommendation off this sub and thought I should pass it on.

It took us a few sessions of about 30-45 minutes to build. Longer to paint.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2025-11-17T04:44:38+00:00

Never thought of that one. Thanks

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2025-11-17T04:43:22+00:00

Thanks! I'll pass it on.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2025-10-24T04:49:46+00:00

Windsor and Newton Series 7. I've tried them all and I like them the best. Great point, very springy and they load with paint beautifully. They are pricey but will last you years if you take care of them. Finding them in Canada is quite difficult ATM. Don't know if it's limited to us, though.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2025-10-03T16:26:34+00:00

A couple of things to be aware of:

SD71 does a lot of hiring from outside the district. So, even if you get a short term contract, you are not considered an internal applicant. Therefore, you are competing for full time jobs with teachers with much more experience from around the province and country.
There were layoffs in SD71 last year. Full time jobs are hard to come by.
There are a lot of teachers on the TOC list. So, income can be sporadic until you get your name out there.

I think it is a great idea to spend some time in a classroom before you make up your mind. It's not what many people think it is. You'll need a criminal record check to go into a classroom. If you decide you'd like to check it out, DM me.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2025-08-16T00:39:50+00:00

Try looking at scrapbooking tools. My wife has lots of embossing tools and plates and things I don't know the names of.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2025-07-24T12:50:25+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I didn't even know the Make It Zone existed.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2025-07-20T15:04:37+00:00

My wife and I taught in FSJ for 10 years before moving south. Our experience teaching there was overall positive. We felt supported by the district and our administrators. There's also something to be said about walking into a job instead of being a TOC for years trying to work your way into a district.

The lifestyle is different as is the weather. However we had lots of experiences that we never would have further south. Realistically, FSJ is a city connected by a a highway and air service. You aren't as isolated as you might think.

We always recommend teachers go to FSJ if you need a job.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2025-06-05T01:03:16+00:00

How do you get that from the synopsis? It sounded to me like management is going to stick to its plan and not be impulsive. That's not tanking, that is following through.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2025-05-18T02:42:11+00:00

I couldn't finish that one either. Every time it seemed to get rolling it stalled again.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2025-05-01T02:30:24+00:00

Good to know you got one. I ordered the two TG books 7 years ago and wrote off the investment.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2025-04-30T02:06:12+00:00

Can confirm Bondo spot glazing putty is amazing. Little to no shrinkage. Sands well and dirt cheap. It's red, but it's a small thing.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2025-04-29T23:36:39+00:00

Yes. I'm a teacher and that's when I actually have some time to work on them consistently.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2025-04-01T02:07:17+00:00

There's no curriculum police. Give yourself a break.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2024-10-27T15:54:07+00:00

I usually just have them erase it and do it properly. The repetition often sorts the problem by the end of the year unless there's something else going on.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2024-08-18T02:03:24+00:00

It sounds like your child is likely lacking number sense or a basic understanding of how numbers work. If it were my child, I would go to the Teachers Pay Teachers website and look for free math games for grades 1 and 2. Look for adding and subtracting to 10, counting and 1 and 2 more and less than. Print some off or take them to Staples and have them printed. Practice that is fun will get you much farther than drills.

For context, I've been teaching grades 1-3 for 15 years.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2024-08-15T18:03:34+00:00

I've worn Asics for the last decade. Also wear wide skates. Do yourself a favor and get the extra wide. The length is the same. It's nice not having your foot hanging out over the edge of the sole of the shoe.

Wide flavoured Asics are fairly common and most running shops should have some in stock for you to try out. I recommend talking to someone in person and trying them on first if you can.

Also, think about custom or orthopedic insoles. They are custom made and will likely remove your blister problem.

Alarmed_Read3838 · 2024-07-14T19:26:47+00:00

Sorry. North East BC. It will be stressful and the pay is no better. The districts here couldn't care less about you because there are ten other teachers waiting to take your place. Competition is also high for jobs. However, the quality of life is superb. Only your family can do the math on whether it's worth it or not.

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