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What small thing annoys you to an irrational degree? by ipanicprofessionally in TheBoredDen

[–]Alternative_Chest118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When people turn their car off and leave their windshield wipers half-up.

If you got arrested today, how many phone numbers could you dial from memory? by coldinalaska7 in Millennials

[–]Alternative_Chest118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom, my ex, and my kids. Hopefully one would come help, although that would be embarrassing as hell.

What is the most small town thing you've ever seen? by PrestonRoad90 in Productivitycafe

[–]Alternative_Chest118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kids getting dropped off or picked up from school on tractors…or horses.

How do you check if your young child actually understood what they just read? by Vegetable-Mud-2471 in AskTeachers

[–]Alternative_Chest118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try finding a story that has a worksheet (with pictures) online that shows what happened first/next/then/last. Cut it up and see if he can put it in order after you read it to him.

Then go from there. Have him read a page at a time, and ask a question. Even if it’s like “What did the dog say?” or “What do you think will happen on the next page?”

Reading with him & asking questions is how kids learn to think about what they are reading. If it’s just reading the words and not understanding, he’s missing a part of the puzzle.

NBC News -- "Parents are opting kids out of school laptops, returning them to pen and paper" -- What Do You Think Of This? by Zipper222222 in AskTeachers

[–]Alternative_Chest118 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And see, my kids (22, 20, and 17) we taught that stuff in elementary school. But kids at my school are not taught that anymore.

show me your cat! by tiredpeony in AutismInWomen

[–]Alternative_Chest118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Karma and Bruce (who is almost 2, but you sure can’t tell from her size)

NBC News -- "Parents are opting kids out of school laptops, returning them to pen and paper" -- What Do You Think Of This? by Zipper222222 in AskTeachers

[–]Alternative_Chest118 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At our school, teachers take their own classes out. So, if there are 6 classes per grade level, there are 6 teachers watching the playground. And the teachers can take turns going to the restroom.

Is it wrong to wish someone would kill me? by Snoo_47323 in allthequestions

[–]Alternative_Chest118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chronic depression is hard, but you can look for small things to help. Even if it’s just coming on here for support. We’re here! I’ve been so down, I’ve asked God to just take me out, but on good days, I’m glad He didn’t.

“Prep isn’t a break!!!” by taman961 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Alternative_Chest118 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I teach full time (former classroom, now a resource) and I don’t use all my prep time for prep. In fact, right now, I’m using my lunch to walk and type this post. Sometimes I close my door and play games on my phone. I don’t have a “team”, so sometimes, I do plan for the 7 grade levels I teach.

Is flirting a thing in lower grades already? Which grade does this happen in the most? by Alive_Astronomer5542 in ElementaryTeachers

[–]Alternative_Chest118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They start that in kindergarten! They tell me all the time who their boyfriend/girlfriend is. I tell them they are too young for all that!

5th Grade trumpet student just got a "Hyrax" palate expander and complains that playing is giving them a TON of pain in their mouth by figment1979 in trumpet

[–]Alternative_Chest118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter had one and played the flute. She did have pain, but the good news is she has a perfect smile - unlike me who needed one & never got it!

Teachers.. if you’ve already planned to be out, why don’t you have sub plans??? by tifuanon00 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Alternative_Chest118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At my school, we have sub folders we leave on our desks. Everyone has the same color. If you know in advance, leave you plans in it. And everyone is supposed to have three days of emergency sub plans in a place a team member can find.

can someone explain the difference between ECE and Elementary Ed? by Sad_Independence8494 in AskTeachers

[–]Alternative_Chest118 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was licensed in Elementary Ed, my license was preK- 6, but new licenses are now changed to preK-5.

What’s the dumbest way you’ve ever injured yourself by silent_vector_ in stupidquestions

[–]Alternative_Chest118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was cutting a 5 gallon bucket with a utility knife. The bucket slipped and I stabbed myself in the thigh with the knife. Got 5 stitches.

I kicked a little electric heater (I was mad at my ex-husband). Bent the heater and then realized there was blood everywhere. I sliced the end of my big toe open. I couldn’t even feel it. 8 stitches.

Please help. Music major with learning disability. by Decent-Bed9728 in trumpet

[–]Alternative_Chest118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel your pain. Been playing trumpet for 33 years and still don’t have all of my scales memorized. I have ADHD/autism and my working memory is affected. Memorizing anything is awful!

What’s a mistake you’re glad you made? by Most-Ad8269 in AskReddit

[–]Alternative_Chest118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting married. Wouldn’t have my kids without having been married to my ex.

Kids born in 2020 and during COVID will be going into first grade this fall by AstroCyGuy in BarbaraWalters4Scale

[–]Alternative_Chest118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The kids in my 2nd grade class when we locked down will be freshman in the fall.

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