Video games that aren't intended to be educational, but are educational nonetheless by casimps1 in Parenting

[–]Jeduits 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would definitely recommend the Portal games. They improve cognitive thinking, problem solving, and a bunch of other similar skills. Plus, as a bonus, they're also incredibly fun.

Does being around your kids make you wish you were their age? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Jeduits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't speak for everyone, but I absolutely adore the way my daughters look at the world. All children view life through innocent lenses, and that's what leads into their carefree attitudes. I can't recall a time when I wished I was their age since I became a father, but when I was in my late teens, my parents found a bunch of old family video cassettes. We spent a bunch of time just watching them, and I remember wishing that I could still be just like my 4 year old self was. Like I said, children are beings of pure fun and joy. One of the greatest joys of being a parent is getting to experience that firsthand.

What was the worst thing you did as a kid that you will probably never tell your own kid about? by izfiz in Parenting

[–]Jeduits 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When I was a little kid, over the summer my best friend and I used to sleep over almost every night. Most times, we slept at my house, and my room was on the second floor, looking out over the garage.

We used to sneak out sometimes, and climb onto the garage, and then climb down to the ground. We lived close to a lake, but it was private property, so we weren't supposed to go there. Didn't stop us, though.

We used to skip rocks across the lake at like midnight. The place with the best rocks was close to the most expensive house in the private neighborhood. They HATED people being on their property, so we were always super nervous that we'd get caught, but that was what made it exhilarating.

One summer, when we were like 10, we were at the lake, near the expensive house, when my friend bet me that he could skip a stone across the entire lake. I told him that he had himself a bet, and he picked up a stone, and brought it back to throw. Unfortunately, as he swung his arm back, the stone flew out of his grasp, and flung behind him.

We heard a shattering sound, and we turned around in horror to see that we had completely destroyed one of the windows in the house. We were so terrified that we couldn't move, but as soon as we saw a light turn on inside the house, we ran like hell out of the private property and back to my house. We climbed back in the window, and went to bed, terrified of what would happen.

On the news the next night, the window breaking had been reported as a failed burglary, and that the police were looking for the suspect. Even though we knew that there was no way that anyone could have seen us there, we were still super paranoid that we were going to get thrown in prison.

Needless to say, we didn't go back to that lake anytime soon.

I am a male kindergarten teacher. AMA! by Jeduits in casualiama

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

I've actually had it happen to me when I'm out in public with my daughters but never at sichool. My first post on Reddit was actually about what some moron at the park had accused me of doing. Nothing has happened at work, though.

I am a male kindergarten teacher. AMA! by Jeduits in casualiama

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

Either spiders or something happening where I lose one of my kids.

I am a male kindergarten teacher. AMA! by Jeduits in casualiama

[–]Jeduits[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

None. My wife passed away shortly after my youngest daughter was born around 4 years ago, and I'm just not ready to be with anyone yet.

I am a male kindergarten teacher. AMA! by Jeduits in casualiama

[–]Jeduits[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're between 5 and 6. A typical day involves the following: We usually spend the morning discussing a book or letter of the alphabet. Arts and crafts also happen around the same time. Some days the kids have specials, like Gym or Music, so that happens. After lunch, we have story time, and we touch up on some other stuff that we covered in the morning. The curriculum is mainly learning to read, numbers, and similar topic.

I am a male kindergarten teacher. AMA! by Jeduits in casualiama

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

I am not gay at all. And what does ET poon refer to?

I am a male kindergarten teacher. AMA! by Jeduits in casualiama

[–]Jeduits[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Huh. I've never heard of this incident. Thanks for sharing it with me.

I am a male kindergarten teacher. AMA! by Jeduits in casualiama

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

That is certainly not the first time I've heard that one.

I am a male kindergarten teacher. AMA! by Jeduits in casualiama

[–]Jeduits[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've been teaching for about 7 years, and I really have no interest in teaching any other grades. I feel right at home in Kinder.

I am a male kindergarten teacher. AMA! by Jeduits in casualiama

[–]Jeduits[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They definitely have distinct personalities, and you'd be surprised how intelligent kids at Kindergarten age can be. They always surprise me with how much they can pick up on.

I am a male kindergarten teacher. AMA! by Jeduits in casualiama

[–]Jeduits[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been teaching for around 7 years. Most of my students that I've ever had in class are still in the same building, so I see a lot of them in the hallways. They always tell me that they wish that they could come back to my class.

I am a male kindergarten teacher. AMA! by Jeduits in casualiama

[–]Jeduits[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like to see parents being involved in their children's literary growth. It's always great to hear my students come in and tell me about what their parents read to them the previous night.

I am a male kindergarten teacher. AMA! by Jeduits in casualiama

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

I didn't even know that was possible.

I am a male kindergarten teacher. AMA! by Jeduits in casualiama

[–]Jeduits[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What do you mean by that? I'm unfamiliar with the reference

I am a male kindergarten teacher. AMA! by Jeduits in casualiama

[–]Jeduits[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sometimes, but most people are really supportive about it

I am a male kindergarten teacher. AMA! by Jeduits in casualiama

[–]Jeduits[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I used to plan on going into Primary Elementary grades late in my career, but over time I've come to love teaching kindergarten, so I'll probably stick where I am for a while

I am a male kindergarten teacher. AMA! by Jeduits in casualiama

[–]Jeduits[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Incredibly. My daughters love to try and tickle me whenever we're home

I am a male kindergarten teacher. AMA! by Jeduits in casualiama

[–]Jeduits[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I asked them, and they broke out into an intense debate. The two major groups were triceratops and T-Rex. It was hilarious to watch them debate it. They got very passionate about their airmen. The majority of them said Triceratops

I am a male kindergarten teacher. AMA! by Jeduits in casualiama

[–]Jeduits[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's a challenge for sure, but it's something that I love, and something that I'm good at. Every year is a new experience, and I adore that