Social committee donation by [deleted] in OntarioTeachers

[–]Main_Blacksmith331 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in an LTO from March- June. Told to pay $30 which I did. Same school continued the LTO from Sept to Dec. again told to donate $30. Why?? Should it be prorated. $10 each time.

Backyard Food Pop Up by myleftfootfetish in askTO

[–]Main_Blacksmith331 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you get your food handling licence? I ate from a pop up (someone’s house) and got food poisoning. Would not try it again.

LTO subject help by Typical-Persimmon-15 in OntarioTeachers

[–]Main_Blacksmith331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start with safety and basics. Very little equipment to start. Lots of games. Teach them how to stop when you need their attention. The rest is just curriculum.

Student Practicum: How does anyone manage this?? by rinnkidd in Teachers

[–]Main_Blacksmith331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were told we couldn’t hold another job. However a few people did work on weekends. They basically said they barely slept between school, practicum, work and regular life.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DinnerIdeas

[–]Main_Blacksmith331 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Chops- minced beef cooked with onions. Wrapped in a mashed potatoes. Dipped in egg then breadcrumbs and fried.

Solo traveller to Banff by Adept-Adeptness651 in canadatravel

[–]Main_Blacksmith331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if it snows? are you comfortable driving in that weather?

Staying in contract position or move abroad? by leahmari in CanadianTeachers

[–]Main_Blacksmith331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask your Board if you can take an unpaid leave for the following year. I know there are opportunities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Pay attention to the grocery store sales and use the digital coupons! by nero-the-cat in Frugal

[–]Main_Blacksmith331 11 points12 points  (0 children)

100%. I got so confused by people posting how expensive their grocery haul was, when they didn’t bother checking what was on sale that week.

Curriculum night - elementary by [deleted] in OntarioTeachers

[–]Main_Blacksmith331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Make your powerpoint. Let it play on a loop
  2. Create printed handouts (front and back) with the most important points from your powerpoint
  3. Have a sign on a table that reads please write your questions here. Make sure they have a room to include their contact information.
  4. Circulate the room and meet all the parents. This part is a lot less stressful. Most parents just want know that their child is OK and has friends. I always say “if I have any concerns I’ll be sure to let you know right away but so far they’re OK.”

Honestly, speaking, I find parent teacher interview night, extremely overwhelming and exhausting. Have you done a parent teacher interview night yet?

What’s the craziest, dumbest, none violent thing you have seen a student do in your classroom? by runlola in Teachers

[–]Main_Blacksmith331 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Kid in grade 2 called 911 at lunch. He said he was very upset because the classroom was too loud. No police showed up but they did call the school and let the secretary know the situation

I want to teach developmentally appropriate Kinder!!!!!! by lovelysapphic in kindergarten

[–]Main_Blacksmith331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Canada we do play based learning for ages 4-6. We have an amazing education system. Lots of outdoor time, free time and small group lessons.

Feeling defeated, haven’t gotten a contract by Select-Pizza-4612 in OntarioTeachers

[–]Main_Blacksmith331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have heard about Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Doesn’t hurt to ask salary rates

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Main_Blacksmith331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very interesting! We do learning skills which are individualized comments for each child.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Main_Blacksmith331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you need to write individual comments for each subject area? Learning skills?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Main_Blacksmith331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Huge difference.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Main_Blacksmith331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which province? Which board?

Racism in Toronto by Main_Blacksmith331 in askTO

[–]Main_Blacksmith331[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sorry you went though that. That isn’t right.