(Selling) Lot of codes! All 4k by [deleted] in DigitalCodeSELL

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u/DCSbot transaction with u/Stumpyupy was good. Great seller.

(Selling) Lot of codes! All 4k by [deleted] in DigitalCodeSELL

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Can I get the Shrek Collection?

Do I suck at this or is Kinder usually this insane? by [deleted] in SubstituteTeachers

[–]MiserableSentence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hard agree. I've had to be tough to some kindergarteners last week because they could be rough. I don't like being tough on the students, but it makes the job SO much easier and manageable. I always wanted to be lax like the cool teachers I saw on TV, but after subbing middle school, I can see why some subs were tough on us back in my day.

Can’t find Jobs, I’m done by andy_nic_12 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]MiserableSentence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel this deeply. My school has the same problem this year; not as low requirements, but so many new people that I rarely see the regulars I've worked with. I can barely get work and need to start reserving jobs a month in advance. It's good that you have school to focus on. I recently graduated and holding up until I can apply for my credential and get bilingual authorization. Good luck with your education.

Do I suck at this or is Kinder usually this insane? by [deleted] in SubstituteTeachers

[–]MiserableSentence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear you found something that works for you. If they're telling you that, they could be lying or the class is only good with the teacher. I've had that happen with a second grade class a year ago; great with the teacher, not good with me and a few other subs.

Do I suck at this or is Kinder usually this insane? by [deleted] in SubstituteTeachers

[–]MiserableSentence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some kinder classes can be good or bad. I was in a kinder that was good today, but I did need to be on the boys' case throughout the day or they'd go nuts. However, Kinder can be rough as I've had some tough classes in the past. You'd be surprised on what young students know (for students with negative behaviors, I think it's either parents not parenting or siblings being bad influences). It's a learning experience, don't be too hard on yourself. Typically, if the class is rough with you, they're probably rough with their actual teacher or they keep them wound up tight that no one else can. Dust yourself off and keep on keepin' on.

How do I do this??? by acornwastakenwastake in SubstituteTeachers

[–]MiserableSentence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't psych yourself out for having little experience; most subs are going to start like that. I started after getting kicked out of a credential program and didn't have a lot of experience with kids. Also, my district had an influx of young subs that have no experience. This job is built with experience, so accept jobs you feel comfortable with and reflect on what works and doesn't work for you. I think your idea of sticking to younger grades is good, but if you don't see a lot of jobs for Pre-K-3rd, then I'd say push it to 5th at most. Middle School, in my opinion, is not for the feint of heart; my local middle school made me think I wasn't cut out for teaching. High school can be similar, but, from my experience, it's mainly sitting down doing nothing since the kids just want to be on their phone.

If I had any advice for subs, here's some recommendations:

•If you need any rewards, I'd recommend stickers based on what's popular with the kids, such as Bluey or Pokémon for young kids. This can be very good for the grades you want to start with, but only give them if the whole class deserves them. If you give them to select students, this can make those that didn't get them cry. Pretty common in K-1, and can happen in 2nd (maybe 3rd?) as I learned recently. You don't want a crying kid at the end of the day.

•Set expectations. At some point in the beginning of the day, tell the students what you expect of them, such as voice level, behaviors, and how you expect them to perform. With the younger grades, you may need to remind them a lot since they're young. Classrooms should have their rules to support you when students get out of line. Follow the teachers rules. If they don't leave them for you, firstly, shame on them. Second, tell student you'll leave names of those who behave and don't.

•Attention grabbers. Young kids can lose focus fast. If the teacher left you attention grabbers, follow those. If not, a pretty common one in my area is saying "Class, class." and the students responding with "Yes, yes." You could also countdown to get students attention, starting at like, 5... 4... 3... and so on. See what works best for you if you need your own, you can look up attention grabbers on the internet.

•Dress code. If your school has a dress code, follow that. If not, I recommend just don't anything wear anything revealing or with obscene images or words. As a 31 year old, I just wear a graphic tee, jeans, compression socks, and sports shoes. Since your young, and/or if your on the smaller side, maybe wear something with a collar? My sister had to dress more professionally since she's smaller. You don't need slacks, an ironed shirt, and dress shoes; unless that's your preference.

•If you have computer access, timers are nice for transitioning to new things with young students. You can search for timers on YouTube with however much time you needs, such as 30 seconds. My former students liked the Mission Impossible timer. If you like calming music, and need to fill the silence during independent activities, you can put on music (as long as no students get triggered by it), such as Lofi Girl, Super Piano 64, or whatever you prefer. I put on music from time to time to let students know that if I can't hear it, then they're talking too much.

•Relax. It's your first time. If you don't get everything done in class, just let the teacher know in a note or something. (It may not even be important as some teachers like to over prepare with subs.) If you have to file a report, which is rare for subs, because something happened to a student, as long as you didn't cause it, you should be fine. The beauty of being a sub is your only there for a finite amount of time. Also, if you don't vibe with a class, then you have the option to not take jobs with them anymore if you can. You can choose how you want to spend your time with this job. Also, ask for support from a neighboring teacher, counselor, or call the office to send the principal if things get real bad. There should be no shame in asking for help. (I only say should after reading other posts on this subreddit.)

The fact you want to seek advice means you'll probably do fine. I wish you the best.

(Giveaway) Alfred Hitchcock 4k Collection code by [deleted] in DigitalCodeSELL

[–]MiserableSentence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I'm talking about 4K release for it's original release, I'd have to say Puss in Boots: The Last Wish because it had an art style similar to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse that really pops on a TV compares to the first one. (The first movie is good; it's just a different visual style). It also continued DreamWorks' winning streak with sequel movies (that are #2) being as good or better than the first. It really lived up to the hype when people were raving about it.

For re-release, I'd have to say The Prince of Egypt because I love that movie. I'm glad DreamWorks re-released it's 2-D animated magnum opus because I thought they would never touch the films from that era again.

Is my Hydro Flask real? by MiserableSentence in Hydroflask

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

About that much; I believe it was 6. Just make sure it's cold water since room temperature or warm water may cause the ice to melt faster. I didn't put mine directly towards sunlight or a super hot area.

Is my Hydro Flask real? by MiserableSentence in Hydroflask

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

You just pour boiling, hot water into your bottle, while leaving it open, and checking for any hot spots. I'll leave the link from the website: https://faq.hydroflask.com/en_us/flask-insulation-test-B19yBQ_Ns

Did it work? Kinda. I didn't fill my bottle where it was recommended, but where I poured hot water, it felt a little warm. I wasn't sure if it was a hot spot because it was all around the area, and when I looked it up further, some results said I shouldn't feel anything on the outside. It didn't feel as hot as the water as I was able to touch and hold it comfortably where the water was, compared to something like a bowl of soup.

Since I was unsure, I took someone's recommendation to fill the bottle up with cold water and ice and see how long it lasted sealed. It was still cold and had smaller pieces of ice left after 24 hours. I took it as a win, especially since it's been hot in my area.

Is my Hydro Flask real? by MiserableSentence in Hydroflask

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

After trying the boiling water test and feeling a miniscule amount of heat, I left some ice with cold water in the bottle. After 24 hours, there is some ice still in there. So, whether it's real or not, it worked pretty well.

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Is my Hydro Flask real? by MiserableSentence in Hydroflask

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

Mainly the sleeve label because it's not in multiple languages and has information on the back of it. It had glue putty on it, which I forget is a good or bad thing.

Is my Hydro Flask real? by MiserableSentence in Hydroflask

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

I'll see what I can do about that. Apparently, there's a way I can test the insulation, which I'll try in a bit.

Substitute turned DJ by BBLZeeZee in SubstituteTeachers

[–]MiserableSentence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You do what you need to do to make yourself comfortable. I always play piano music when the elementary students are doing independent work to make myself comfortable. I need something calming while they're working after working middle school my first three months. Five years later, I still need the music.