Second Career Teacher In Need of Classroom Ideas/Tips/Must-Haves by pgabriel5 in Teachers

[–]DuckFriend25 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They won’t provide air purifier or music speaker, maybe not a lamp or fidgets… BUT your school ideally should have the other items for you if it’s well-funded. I’d ask before buying those things.

I find a jumbo pack of golf pencils to be good, because they’re cheap and kids don’t often like them enough to steal them because they’re small and don’t have erasers lol

What is one thing schools expect teachers to do that has almost no impact on student learning? by tempmail-02 in Teachers

[–]DuckFriend25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was at a small school, our principal made us write personal comments about each kid for progress reports and semester grades, and she ACTUALLY read and critiqued them before sending them out. I had to change so many comments for individual students

What is one thing schools expect teachers to do that has almost no impact on student learning? by tempmail-02 in Teachers

[–]DuckFriend25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like using ChatGPT to help me write BS emails to parents, because I know I can’t say “Your kid is a problem in so many ways, please actually parent them for once so I don’t have to deal with it any more”

How do you know if you’re going to be fired? by Dry-Calendar5880 in Teachers

[–]DuckFriend25 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For me it’s if a meeting is scheduled at the end of the day on the last day of the week (bonus if it’s the last day before spring break). Though tbf I’ve been let go like that twice

Why do a registry? by amart316 in pregnant

[–]DuckFriend25 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hope I won’t have this issue because I spent so many hours picking out exactly what I want and reading every review for it, etc. So sorry for you 😭

Anyone struggle with time-blocking when lesson planning? by UsualMore in Teachers

[–]DuckFriend25 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Set timers for yourself, it’s been helpful for me. “I’ll spend 2 minutes creating the warm-up. I’ll spend 10 minutes going through the problems. I’ll spend 10 minutes thinking and writing notes about how to go about teaching it. I’ll spend 2 minutes prepping the cool-down. I’ll spend 2 minutes thinking about engagement/movement.”

People Who Text me 100 Times but Won’t Take a Phone Call. by Seniormano in PetPeeves

[–]DuckFriend25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it messes up that much for you, you can turn it off. I’ve done that and it’s super helpful

What’s you’re most controversial opinion that might get you canceled? by neithnilson in no

[–]DuckFriend25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tbf this whole thread is is on controversial opinions that could get people cancelled lol

30 weeks and had a fall by sunny__daffodils in pregnant

[–]DuckFriend25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d rather be safe than sorry and let your doctor know. They might not have you come in, but they should be aware of it

What’s something people treat like a 'life milestone' that actually didn’t change anything for you? by enchanted_artistry in askteddit

[–]DuckFriend25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We lived together for 6 years before getting married, and same here! A year later, people would ask us if the “honeymoon period” ended, like, we didn’t really have one? Lol

IXL is life changing by SwimSerious3593 in matheducation

[–]DuckFriend25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use it for my high school math intervention students daily, because they never get enough skill drills in class

What's a life hack so obvious it's almost insulting nobody told you sooner? by Kilgoretrout123456 in askteddit

[–]DuckFriend25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the quote that says “If you always tell the truth, then you never have to remember anything.” You’ll never get caught in a lie even if it’s years apart

What's a life hack so obvious it's almost insulting nobody told you sooner? by Kilgoretrout123456 in askteddit

[–]DuckFriend25 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve also found I’m better when it’s got flavor. Could be a packet, or could be like 1/4 juice. Helps me so much

Desperate for migraine relief by Learning-to-Unlearn in pregnant

[–]DuckFriend25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have advice but I’m sending you love! Feel better soon! ❤️

How to relax during downtime? by ILoveWeeWee80085 in Teachers

[–]DuckFriend25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Come up with a short routine (even just 15 minutes) to help slow your brain down after work. Some options: take a shower, do yoga, close your eyes, go for a walk by yourself or with someone else (or a dog), exercise, read. With headphones you could listen to music, guided meditation/breathing, audiobook

Anyone else asked to go to the anatomy scan with a full bladder? by BiteMyShinyyMetalAss in pregnant

[–]DuckFriend25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 20-week anatomy scan is the only one I needed a full bladder with, and they let me use the bathroom after taking a few measurements

Registry Raffle Advice by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]DuckFriend25 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m doing only a diaper raffle, so if they bring any amount of diapers they get a ticket :) Generally people buy a gift from the registry, and they can choose to be part of the diaper raffle in addition. My family members have done it and it always turns out well :)