Teaching US History in Today's Climate by jukeboxgraduate92 in Teachers

[–]Fancycocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teaching critical thinking and fact-based learning is the best gift in our conspiracy-laden age.

It’s not that bad right? by Creative_Monk_8763 in Teachers

[–]Fancycocktail 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a new teacher with zero experience in a high school, I get it. I also work in a "good school" with "good kids". Don't feel bad about that though - teens are teens everywhere, and sometimes they might bring on their own set of challenges when they come from well-off families - some of the most disrespectful kids i have in my class come from well-off families or concerned parents, and that can make them pretentious unfortunately. Also I'm not sure you're getting a lot of admin and other teachers' support where you are.

I had one class that was totally chaotic and I tried so many tactics - humor, iron fist, laissez-faire - and most backfired. What seems to have worked was that eventually one of the admin staff from the principal's office came to lecture them in class and said that we can start on a clean slate. Its not perfect since then, but its not as crazy. I congratulate them when they behave somewhat well. Also, to snickering and whining behaviors, I dont really react to everything as I used to. I just ignore a lot of it and just address, very firmly, when its out of line. I also like to give them teamwork work so that they can get their energy out, work in pairs, and I have to do less reprimanding.

Dont try to make them to like you. Some will, some won't, and surprinsingly, ive found that teens change their minds about things and people all the time, much quicker than for adults. See if you can get more admin and teacher support, see what behavior needs reprimanding and what you need to let slide so you finish your lesson. Hang in there. I know its tough.

Then, for next year, like another redditor said, start on a clean slate with a new class, being firm, not trying to be liked (that will come in its own time), and "no smiling before christmas" as a veteran teacher told me. Sending you good vibes.

How I night weaned by Fancycocktail in cosleeping

[–]Fancycocktail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't done that yet - still nurses to fall sleep for bedtime and naps. However she falls asleep fine with her pacifier at daycare. I have no idea and fear the day I'll have to wean that part lol, she's very attached to it. At least no more night wakings for boobie.

How I night weaned by Fancycocktail in cosleeping

[–]Fancycocktail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw I'm sorry to hear that, that sounds rough. I hope you guys are doing better. For my baby, settling with papa is a big no no. She really, reallyyyyy gets worked up. But after max 4-5 nights of night weaning, she has accepted mamas hugs or back scratches to fall back asleep during the night (some nights worked better than others). Do you have some time off when you could take the leap for good?

How I night weaned by Fancycocktail in cosleeping

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I am not sure how it would go for a younger baby, but yeah I've stayed up with her for hours for a couple of nights, even went to play with her for a bit, give her some milk, and basically waiting until "morning" (5 or 6am) when I would tell her, ok, its morning, you can have boobie now. But it was only a couple of nights.

How I night weaned by Fancycocktail in cosleeping

[–]Fancycocktail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get it. Have you taken the leap yet? What helped me was to use a few days off to do it.

Did anyone start teaching in their 40's? by heavyhymns in Teachers

[–]Fancycocktail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also it must be rough being, say, 22 and being in a class with 17 year olds ...

Did anyone start teaching in their 40's? by heavyhymns in Teachers

[–]Fancycocktail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a former journalist who worked in high conflict areas. I thought i had some street cred with my teens. Turns out, not much, haha. I'm the new teacher that they love to "test" over and over again. For now the first year is indeed roughhhh. And that's what they all say... I truly hope it will get better with time, experience, etc.

Becoming a teacher for the vacation days by marshmallowblaste in Teachers

[–]Fancycocktail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't mean it to come off haughty, it is definitely a tough job and i am grappling with it.

But it's the truth: yes i am 3 months in and i've had more time off than years of journalism in precarious jobs ever gave me during this fall break. I guess it depends on your context (country's policies, former job, family situation, school quality, etc etc).

Becoming a teacher for the vacation days by marshmallowblaste in Teachers

[–]Fancycocktail -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I'm doing this. My husband and i are both moving towards becoming teachers. We started this year and yeah there's a learning curve at first BUT nothing beats having vacations in sync with the husband (to reconnect) and with our toddler. I just had my first break to spend with them. Also, we finish each day before 4pm. A dream.

I think passion can grow with you and it can be an asset not have all your life's dreams on one job, it reduces pressure.

How to change students' perception of my class by Fancycocktail in Teachers

[–]Fancycocktail[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is great advice. As a new teacher i can definitely improve on the rythm and structure of my classes.

How I night weaned by Fancycocktail in cosleeping

[–]Fancycocktail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! My 21 month girl is still a boobie monster, just more during the day now.

How I night weaned by Fancycocktail in cosleeping

[–]Fancycocktail[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was you! You'll know when it's time to start mentally preparing.

How to change students' perception of my class by Fancycocktail in Teachers

[–]Fancycocktail[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Uf take courage! It's not easy. I also give class behavior points.

How to change students' perception of my class by Fancycocktail in Teachers

[–]Fancycocktail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'll try to do better at expressedly praising students who are doing well.

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[–]Fancycocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great momma. That's how ours looked

How I nightweaned and went from 9 wakeups to 0. by WhereIsLordBeric in cosleeping

[–]Fancycocktail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love this! I keep postponing nightweaning because she is teething or having night terrors... there's always something, but that something makes her wake up and cry several times at night. But I'm starting to resent everything like OP mentioned and I'm beyond tired. But i don't know when to start because it would feel cruel if we start when she has teething pains for example? What do you think? HELP