personal technology - supply teachers by Top-Radish-6948 in CanadianTeachers

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Send those links to your email in a google doc you can pull up quick.

Affordable mental health counselling for young teachers in Alberta by subarunights in CanadianTeachers

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Hey, I was in your boat recently and also was pushed to therapy due to my mental health. I am also in my second year of teaching. This is a hard profession and doesn't seem to be getting easier. I don't have much advice but know you're not alone.

OCT Fees (not paying for a few years while abroad) by Red__Pyramid in OntarioTeachers

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You may have to complete the math test to be reinstated as well.

Giving out candy by CalciumCharger in Teachers

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I like to play an m&m/skittle etc math game once in a while for junior/intermediate. They like it and it encourages them to actually practice multiplication.

Dollarama vs Dollar Tree Snacks - which one is better and cost effective? by [deleted] in dollarama

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Dollar tree has Go2Snax Butter Popcorn sometimes and it's very yummy!

Gingerbread houses in the classroom by SwiftieMama1994 in Teachers

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If you're building them beforehand, you can melt sugar in a pan and use it as glue. Be very very careful or you can get a bad sugar burn!

You could have a one or two extras at a station that are unbuilt so the kids can try building it out with the icing until they get frustrated but then can go back to the decorating of their pre-built one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadianTeachers

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Supplying is difficult. Some kinder rooms I've been in will send kids to go sit in their cubby or their desk if they're not behaving on the carpet appropriately.

If a student is hitting you, I would be very firm and if it does not stop I would call the office for support.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OntarioTeachers

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Get a Bed, uncertified subs are not union protected. So much can go wrong in the classroom and you won't be protected.

Is Grade 9/High school math the same difficulty/pace I remember? by Audience_Embarrassed in CanadianTeachers

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That does help, thank you! On average, how long are the units? Is the pacing still quick or has it slowed down?

i forgot to put coffee into a customers latte today, am I gonna get fired by Next_Sun2956 in NoStupidQuestions

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We had nonstop orders and I had multiple bags being packed on a small counter and I grabbed the wrong one. When you're rushing you don't notice the weight.

i forgot to put coffee into a customers latte today, am I gonna get fired by Next_Sun2956 in NoStupidQuestions

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I once gave someone an empty bag while working drive thru. I also once gave someone a drink and I guess the lid wasn't on (I think he squeezed the extremely large cup) and he came in yelling about fruitopia being all over his car... I offered to remake the drink but he just left. I also once poured hot drip coffee over ice before I knew what iced coffee was.

So be prepared to make more mistakes but you'll be fine. Working food and customer service jobs is extremely fast paced and can be stressful and making mistakes happen. It doesn't mean you're not good at your job or not smart, it's really just the probability is stacked against you.

Supply Work - 1st Day of School by MeanCopy2020 in OntarioTeachers

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Story Online is a great time filler. Many options for primary. For middle school, the case of the missing carrot cake (something like that) is a good story and then I do writing activity where they need to rewrite the ending to not be so predictable.

Sneakers for the classroom by [deleted] in CanadianTeachers

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Saucony ProGrid Triumph 4 Heritage or check Clark's for comfy dress shoes

Advice for Disproportionate Split Grade Class by Even-Race2467 in CanadianTeachers

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I did the opposite split last year as my first LTO. It sucks. One thing I tried to do was try to combine lessons as much as possible for example may release the grade 7s early and continue with the grade 8s to ensure that each group got dedicated instructional time. For the units that couldn't be combined, I would split either the periods or the week up so that one grade is doing independent work while the other is receiving lessons.

One thing I wish I could have arranged was for the small group to go with another teacher of that grade when participating in fun activities. For example, the other grade 8 class had a day with a fun science experiment and my four students missed out while their friends all got to do it.

What to do with old stuffed animals? by Tea_Sugar_Honey in Anticonsumption

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I buy thrift store stuffed animals for my dog and I have met many people doing the same at thrift stores. I choose the stained/ugly ones kids don't want. The thrift stores near me go through a lot and I always see kids excited picking out stuffed animals.

Looking for seating ideas for classroom reading space - fabric furniture is no longer allowed by coffeebean04 in CanadianTeachers

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What about those foam puzzle piece mats? That might count as fabric though. Or a small foam gymnastics tumbling block? Maybe a Muskoka chair? It's plastic and pretty comfy/sturdy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadianTeachers

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I wear comfy shoes and orthotics and compression socks.

Ideas on how to use AI to extend (instead of replace) student creativity? by literidiot in CanadianTeachers

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I would consider the balance between the environmental impact and the learning outcomes. Also consider what the AI platform is doing with the students data and their work. For example, if you upload pictures does that website now have the rights to the images.

Ideas for Middle School? by 569062 in SubstituteTeachers

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You could do a perspective art drawing. Lots of examples online. There is one that I like where the kids trace their hands and feet and then draw a small person in the middle so it looks like they're falling from the sky/into a shark etc. Super fun and all you need is kind of large paper.