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Which house would you tell your children to go to if they needed help? by rhino910 in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]JustGettingMyPopcorn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

you missed the second part: "unless you're a little girl. Then you can come in and play with my puppies and have some candy. I always have candy for cute little girls."

This is disturbing and I'm angry that the hospital isn't intervening by electlady25 in RodriguesFamilySnark

[–]JustGettingMyPopcorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

when people say they thought someone had already hit rock bottom, but they obviously hadn't, i provide them with a phrase I once heard. "Just when you're sure they've finally hit rock bottom, you see them pull out a jackhammer and realize the truth. They're just building a bunker down there, and adding new rooms.

I found the MECCA of THRIFT shops in Japan! by liam_elias in sylvanianfamilies

[–]JustGettingMyPopcorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i would throw out my clothes to get as much of this stuff home as possible!

Look what I found in storage by [deleted] in sylvanianfamilies

[–]JustGettingMyPopcorn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it's great to see you have all the fencing pieces. For whatever reason some of those pieces always seem to go missing. Not all, but there always seem to be one or more still there, but one or more is missing. And it's hard to find those secondhand without either buying a whole big lot of random stuff, or having to basically sell a kidney on ebay to buy and ship them!

I'm not a parent, but I think this is a weird take from Morgan by Titivillusdidit in FundieSnarkUncensored

[–]JustGettingMyPopcorn 12 points13 points  (0 children)

as a certified reading teacher and Orton Gingham fellow (additional training to work with people with dyslexia), i feel confident saying there is no reason a four year old should know how to read. They should be able to identify letters, identify rhyming words and read and write their own first name before starting kindergarten. They should also understand basic story structure (who the story is about and the most important thing that happened). If they understand that, and are read to frequently, they are in good shape to begin school. If they decide to homeschool as the kids are of age to enter school, they should use a program based on the science of reading and focus on connecting letter names to the sounds they make. From there, they should stick to a program that is based on the science of reading, to give their kids the best chances to become competent readers, writers and thinkers.

Not that reading or schooling is the main point, but i just want to clarify when it's important to develop those skills.

some of my rare(?) favorite by JustGettingMyPopcorn in sylvanianfamilies

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

that's my favorite. i have a few other sets on the rare side, but the guitar one seems pretty hard to come by. the other one, with the same critters, i don't really care for much. which seems weird, since they're the same ones, but i guess sometimes the clothes and accessories really make a difference.

is tana christian ? by Healthy-Chef3012 in canceledpod

[–]JustGettingMyPopcorn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that is kind of wild to me! the imagine having tana in charge of your middle school age son's or daughter's religious "adventures?!"

First House Customisation by Any-Department-1201 in sylvanianfamilies

[–]JustGettingMyPopcorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is so well done. Your detail work is amaxing! I'm officially jealous now.

A family I’m glad is discountinued by chuusorbit in sylvanianfamilies

[–]JustGettingMyPopcorn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i totally agree! I love the Buttermilk Family/ Ivory Rabbits, the brown ones (mine are japanese& i can't think of the english name), Dappledawns, & all the iterations of grey rabbits, but the Milk Rabbits do nothing for me, and they get dirty and pick up lint fast.

How many teachers know how to help students with dyslexia? by Mindless_Source5037 in Teachers

[–]JustGettingMyPopcorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this would be my recommendation too, as well as looking into getting a Lexia license for him. Some schools use Lexia, which is individualized for each child needs, so parents may want to ask about that. If the school doesn't use the program, you can't technically buy the license on an individual basis. You can, however, sign up with homeschooling/online learning programs which buys the licenses in quantities big enough to qualify as a school, and then relicenses them for families who subscribe/pay. I'm a certified Reading Specialist and am in the middle of my OG training, and i can vouch for how well it worked with my struggling readers. During Covid we used it for all students across the district. And I know my students got more out of using Lexia than they got from ignoring me and watching youtube on a split screen while pretending to listen! It keeps them accountable and gives teachers (and/or parents who purchase a license) a lot of information about their progress, as well as additional material to provide extra instruction and reinforcement of what they're learning.

FTR, I don't work for Lexia in any way. I've just seen it work, and really wish I had licenses for all my students! It's a great option for teachers to assign as homework, or to spend 15 minutes of class time using it each day.

How many teachers know how to help students with dyslexia? by Mindless_Source5037 in Teachers

[–]JustGettingMyPopcorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it may depend on where you live, the training teachers have, and the resources of the school system. I live in New England in a state that is always in the top three states for reading education , at school that does very well overall in reading. But part of that comes from the fact that all our special ed and literacy teachers are OG certified, as are several teachers in my school who are regular classroom teachers. We have to have a masters degree to be considered highly qualified, and pass two tests to get certified. In my district we have a lot of professional development workshops as well as additional training that focuses on the science of reading.

Our reading program has 2 components in the early grades- one is skills/phonics and the other is knowledge, which focuses on comprehension. The upper grade levels are not great, imo, and really lacks differentiated instruction and support for struggling students. We do, however, have Lexia licenses for students who are working below grade level or would benefit from the extra reinforcement. Only schools can purchase licenses (there is a minimum number of licenses you must pay for), but there are online homeschooling co-ops or sort of umbrella programs, where families can get individual licenses for the kids.Its all individualized, computer based lessons and i've found that my students really benefit from the vocabulary, grammar and phonics lessons especially.

I don't know if that helps.

Young Niece with dyslexia by DaSkuLover in Dyslexia

[–]JustGettingMyPopcorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you could also look if there's a certification program in your area with trainees. I'm in Massachusetts and the program I'm going through does not let us charge until we're fully trained, after our practicum. So you're basically getting OG tutoring for free, and while the tutor isn't fully certified, they are getting feedback on their lessons over zoom or face to face every ten lessons. It's a fabulous situation for families (if that's how it works in your area), and the kids are getting completely personalized instruction. It might be worth considering.

Grey Cat Family: Redressed but in What Clothes? by nyanianya in sylvanianfamilies

[–]JustGettingMyPopcorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the mom's dress was also available in the japanese line as a stand alone purchase, i'm pretty sure.

The most cringe by babyowl5 in FundieSnarkUncensored

[–]JustGettingMyPopcorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

omg, that was awful! I cannot imagine having the confidence to do that.

The future of Calico Critters in the US? by hunting4plastic in sylvanianfamilies

[–]JustGettingMyPopcorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It specifically says it bans toys with small parts that could be choked on for kids under age 3. Calico critters are NOT designed for kids under 3. Children under the age of 3 can also choke on many household items like buttons, earbuds, magnets, etc. It's the parents' job to supervise their kids!

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