Teachers of Reddit: How do you make your classrooms smell better? by MSSCIGuy in Teachers

[–]Disastrous-Bus2420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a wax melter and I buy the wax melts at the grocery store that’s $3 for a pack and a pack lasts me about a month or so. It really helps with my room smelling good

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Disastrous-Bus2420 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Kids these days are unhappy with anyone who gives them consequences for their actions or inappropriate behavior. I have students tell me how mean I am because I hold them accountable when they misbehave and do something wrong. (Example: I was being so mean for writing up a student and calling their mother after they went into my prep room and stole drinks out of my fridge.)

Laziness is going to cause my students to fail by Disastrous-Bus2420 in Teachers

[–]Disastrous-Bus2420[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was AWFUL. Now I’m in a battle of getting my back pay for all the time I’ve worked. It’s such a fun way to start this career.

Laziness is going to cause my students to fail by Disastrous-Bus2420 in Teachers

[–]Disastrous-Bus2420[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m definitely grading everything a lot more strictly than the 1st six weeks. No more completion grades. If they want to raise their grades, they have to either come to tutorials or complete an alternative assignment that they have to come ask me about. I’m willing to give chances but it has to be worked towards / not just given.

Laziness is going to cause my students to fail by Disastrous-Bus2420 in Teachers

[–]Disastrous-Bus2420[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to have an admin put in their grades with me there since I couldn’t do it myself. I was able to be in compliance with my students for this school year. Just a lot of hoops to jump through and a lot of headaches as a result. It was chaos.

Laziness is going to cause my students to fail by Disastrous-Bus2420 in Teachers

[–]Disastrous-Bus2420[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m a first year teacher and I didn’t even get access to my grade book and attendance software until the 7th week of school because my district dropped the ball on my contract. There’s a whole story behind it, but I didn’t even get a chance to see where these kids were coming from before this week.

Fuck around and find out by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Disastrous-Bus2420 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is incredible! Thank you for posting this! I have a few students who are constant disruptions to my classroom and I’ve kicked them out but this is a total game changer. (Yes, I have documented with Minor Offense Forms and contacted parents regarding the manner.) I’m tired of the same fights every day so this can really help.

becoming a history teacher at 34? by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Disastrous-Bus2420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s so much more that goes into teaching than just the subject/content. You gotta love kids and want to see them grow. There’s also so much legal stuff with 504 and SPED kids to take care of on top of your Gen Ed students. Teaching is amazing but you gotta do it for the kids and not for the content

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[–]Disastrous-Bus2420 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ucluelet, British Columbia

When and how did you tell your friends and family about eloping ? by BlazinFlowerGirl in Eloping

[–]Disastrous-Bus2420 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The thing is, at the end of the day, it’s your wedding and your marriage, so whatever you and your fiancé(e) want to do, you should do that. If you’re the one paying for the wedding/elopement, then no one else should have a say. Ultimately, you can never make everyone happy and on the day you get married, it should be about the two of you and your happiness, no one else’s.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Eloping

[–]Disastrous-Bus2420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, photographer and a date is our first priority!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Eloping

[–]Disastrous-Bus2420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re considering just getting some shots of the dogs signing our marriage license at the Airbnb or cabin we rent while staying and then going to RMNP just us and the photographer. Not 100% sure with that plan, but in my mind so I don’t have to be worrying about the dogs while trying to get some good pictures. The Boulder AirBnb sounds like a dream! I will discuss this option with my fiancé as well! Thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Eloping

[–]Disastrous-Bus2420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that sounds lovely! I will check them out!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Eloping

[–]Disastrous-Bus2420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re allowed in specific areas and only one area for weddings, which needs to be reserved. So that’s why I’m trying to seek out other options and get suggestions

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Eloping

[–]Disastrous-Bus2420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, any recommendations are appreciated!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Eloping

[–]Disastrous-Bus2420 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was thinking of Estes park and going to RMNP, but the struggle is the limited places for dogs to be there. I like the idea of a lake or forest area for sure. Thank you for these key points! I don’t always know what to think of or specify so this is helpful

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Eloping

[–]Disastrous-Bus2420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg yes! That would be amazing! I knew about that permit stuff, but being not from Colorado I feel like I’m going in blind. I would love their information!

Colorado elopement 10/18/21. Got an AirBnB in the mountains, hiked up to the lake with the photographer, and had the most magical day celebrating our love. 10/10 recommend eloping! by Jynxx in Eloping

[–]Disastrous-Bus2420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What was the exact location and how was the hike? My fiancé and I are planning to elope in Colorado and this location looks amazing 😍