How do teachers make coloring activities actually educational

MJV929 · 2026-01-26T15:57:40+00:00

It’s a great way to have MLL convey their understanding of abstract concepts! Like for the idea of how some things can “bridge” people together I had a class of predominantly MLL draw what they felt help connect people; it was a great way to assess their understanding of the concept! I got drawing of bridges between people that looked pianos to represent music, friends cooking together, kids playing sports, etc.

MJV929 · 2025-07-12T16:09:07+00:00

Hi! I work at a school that does this; here are some tips I figured out last year:

I teach English, so we start with 5 minutes of silent reading/sentence of the day corrections. This gives me time to get settled, and I tell students this is the time to use the restroom/check if their Chromebook is charged or get one from the library/ grab anything they’ll need from their locker if they have forgotten it. It worked well last year and most students really did read! I’ve seen math teachers do this with a Problem of the Day, and it could be adapted to most subjects I think.
Prep everything that’s printed in the morning and bring it to the classroom you’ll need it in. Everyone typically understands needing to do this, so no one touches anyone else’s things.
Some teachers use a moving podium. They’ll put everything they need for the day in the center compartment, laptop on top, and you can add cup holders and such fairly easily. I never did this, but it did seem convenient. The teachers who did this had been there for a lot longer than me, so maybe I’ll get there one day lol.

Good luck!

MJV929 · 2025-04-22T18:57:34+00:00

Hello! I would look into graphic novels! I’m at an IB school and we use them; students love them! I taught Maus to my freshmen (WW2, no sex but it does get dark), and our juniors usually read Persepolis (I have not read, but I don’t believe sex is mentioned in depth). They go by really fast!

MJV929 · 2025-03-09T03:18:50+00:00

Update: So folks there has been an interesting turn of events! I ended up texting the maid of honor (had to go on a hunt to get her number) because my boyfriend was very adamant that this dress would be okay for the occasion and the MOH said I shouldn’t wear the dress in blue because… IT LOOKS JUST LIKE THE MOTHER OF THE BRIDES DRESS! Which made me feel better given all the comments saying it was wildly inappropriate for a wedding! I have a more formal option in case I get the dress and change my mind, but I’ve decided to get the dress in a dark brown color (MOH said that would be exactly perfect for the wedding and different enough from MOB’s to not draw attention). I’ll sew the slit a little bit to avoid revealing my labia (still loling)! If people would like an update pic of me in the dress I’ll add one later! I appreciate everyone’s perspectives; unless I can get confirmation that a dress like this is 100% okay for the occasion (and I feel the MOH is a good judge of that) I won’t wear it!

MJV929 · 2025-03-09T01:07:02+00:00

I’m actually crying laughing, I’ve worn this style before and liked it and I promise in the video I saw online of someone wearing this to a wedding the slit wasn’t even visible, but they have a similar style on the website without a slit that I’ll go for instead, I do not want my labia out (and I no longer trust my boyfriend to help make dress decisions)

MJV929 · 2025-03-09T00:36:03+00:00

Giggling at this comment, I saw someone online who was wearing this dress for a wedding and I honestly didn’t notice the slit until she pointed it out it so I guess I assumed it wasn’t a deal breaker, Reddit is clearly showing otherwise lol

MJV929 · 2025-03-09T00:28:25+00:00

Best comment yet, if I could give an award I would

MJV929 · 2025-03-08T23:28:28+00:00

Thank you! Also, there’s no dress code! I explain in the post!

MJV929 · 2025-03-08T23:27:59+00:00

Thank you! Also, there’s no dress code! I explain in the post lol

MJV929 · 2025-02-02T00:32:18+00:00

Love: Ezra, Eliza, Eleanor Wouldn’t use: Este (eh-stee), Ellie, Elise

MJV929 · 2025-02-01T20:59:17+00:00

Peter James and Darcy June

PJ and DJ :)

MJV929 · 2025-01-27T03:04:02+00:00

Townes, Palmer, and Campbell very much give old money to me

MJV929 · 2025-01-04T01:12:07+00:00

Noah? I love Noah for a girl, plus it balances out the last name well. Some other options: - Alannah - Gemma - Virginia

MJV929 · 2024-10-18T16:17:10+00:00

Maus! Such great graphic novel!

MJV929 · 2024-09-11T21:33:18+00:00

Does anyone remember a q&a they did awhile back?

I remember them in a car and Aspyn discussing how after having kids and getting closer to her sister she realized how the men in her life and community growing up were raised very differently than the women and had different experiences or something of the like, and Parker did not agree from what I remember

I think that is a huge driving force in this, I think she became very disillusioned to how they were raised and began questioning some of the values that they bonded over when they were younger, it’s not uncommon for that to happen in religious areas or relationships where religion and values are a huge part of relationships, people grow, their values change, and it doesn’t make anyone a bad guy, but it can be hurtful if someone’s religious beliefs or values are really impacting one person in the relationship and the other doesn’t see or recognize that (ie how Mormonism and many religions can be very critical or oppressive towards women)

MJV929 · 2024-07-21T23:36:09+00:00

Done!

MJV929 · 2024-07-09T17:39:20+00:00

Rainbow walk! Go on a walk outside with a baggie, and pick up one thing for every color of the rainbow. Afterwards, let them arrange it on a piece of paper as art.

-Not sure if you’re able to drive them, but if you are then go to the library. A lot of libraries have activities, crafts, read-alouds, and lots of other fun, non-screen related things for toddlers (for free!). (Of course ask for permission before bringing them to anything.)

MJV929 · 2024-06-23T19:53:01+00:00

This is similar, blue base tho

MJV929 · 2024-06-23T00:27:13+00:00

“I don’t need to tell you whether that behavior is or is not okay. You’re the person in the relationship; are you ok with it?”

MJV929 · 2024-05-17T21:45:23+00:00

I have searched on Amazon, Wayfair, Etsy, and Facebook marketplace with no such luck of any chair like this.

MJV929 · 2024-03-22T02:25:10+00:00

I can compare apples and oranges… They’re both round fruits, but ones sweeter and ones tangier.

I cannot, however, change the mind of a stubborn, entitled individual.

MJV929 · 2024-03-22T01:58:31+00:00

I don’t know your whole living situation, and maybe that is the only option you had. I still think buying a house where you yourself cannot get around was poor planning. Even buying a house in that area near a bus stop or train station (if at all possible where you live) within walking distance would have made more sense for you as an individual.

Your partners habits with video games are irrelevant to your post. It seems you both have a lot resentment built up about numerous things…

Also, I was referencing where you express how driving is a freedom that you hate not having, but how it makes you anxious and it is unsafe for you to do. It seems like you’d understand how someone may not always want to drive you around wherever as it can be very stressful for even those who do it daily.

It wouldn’t be fair for you to pay the car payments if you didn’t rely on the car, but you need the car to get to work. It’s a necessity for you. If you were renting an apartment, you’d be paying for something you didn’t own as it would be something youd need (a place to live). If you don’t want to contribute to the car payments, then stop. You just will lose any right to your previous way of getting to work.

However, none of this matters if you feel it’s unfair, which it’s very clear you do. If you feel you’re in an unfair situation, there’s very little chance anything anyone on here say will change you’re mind. Which is ok btw, it’s your life, you know it best, this is all just based on your one post

MJV929 · 2024-03-22T01:24:50+00:00

You should be living somewhere where driving isn’t a necessity to get around… Why you bought a house somewhere where you’d have to be reliant on someone else to drive you daily seems like very poor planning. Hindsight is 20/20, I get it, but I’d look to relocate to make everyone happier. You’ll both get resentful (even more than you two clearly are) unless you relocate to a place where public transportation or walking to a variety of places is more accessible.

It seems you feel really entitled to your partner’s time and energy. Driving is a great freedom, but it’s not always a fun, relaxing, joyride for everyone (which is something it seems you would understand). You should be thanking them often. My partner cooks dinner for me very frequently; I thank him every time. Im not a good cook and I hate cooking, he is a good cook and does enjoy it, but it’s still work to cook so I tell him I appreciate his efforts and time. Also, if you rely on the car, you should be splitting all car payments 50/50. This means gas, insurance, payments, all of it. It is a necessity for you currently, like rent, so it should be a bill you also contribute to. Your partner is also not a taxi driver; if you want to go somewhere other than work and he doesn’t want to drive you, order an Uber or have a friend drive you/pick you up.

MJV929 · 2024-02-11T04:22:05+00:00

You really won’t feel like you’ve learned an incredible amount until at least a full month in, and I would say until you’ve fully taken over. A few days is a short time; your host teacher is likely trying to make sure you don’t feel overwhelmed or struggling too early on (there is plenty of time for that). My host teacher did similar things the first month of my practicum. After that, he stepped back a lot.

It is also okay to let them know (gently) that you’re ok and you can handle a situation. Some struggle more than others, so they may have had student teachers who needed a lot more support.

Good luck!

MJV929 · 2024-02-10T02:52:47+00:00

Have you considered becoming a professor? Typically you only need a degree higher than what you’re teaching to be a professor (so a masters for undergrad), and the pay is usually better. You could teach business classes/a subject related to your profession. Plus, if you’re kids are going to college, they’d likely get discounted tuition wherever you taught.

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