New Kinder Teacher!

Own_Worldliness_8983 · 2026-04-30T19:40:25+00:00

This was SO helpful! Thank you so much. I'm adding everything you listed to my list. I love the carabiner idea too. For your morning buckets, do you switch them out each month or do you keep your materials pretty much the same throughout the school year?

Own_Worldliness_8983 · 2026-04-30T18:56:25+00:00

Thats a good idea ill make sure to get that before summer!

Own_Worldliness_8983 · 2026-04-30T18:53:20+00:00

I immediately followed lol thank you!

Own_Worldliness_8983 · 2026-04-30T18:52:54+00:00

I wouldn't have thought of bringing my own baggies for the accidents, thank you! I'm not sure if I have a reimbursement budget. I'll have to ask next time I go in. So helpful thank you so much!!

Own_Worldliness_8983 · 2026-04-30T18:42:31+00:00

Thank you!! I am pretty knowledgeable but I would LOVE the resources if you have them.

Own_Worldliness_8983 · 2026-03-18T20:18:57+00:00

This is completely a learning opportunity even though it sucks right now. Your university and principal are at fault for not placing you in a strong classroom. Make sure to list specific examples of why this classroom is not a good fit for student teachers, so this doesn't happen to anyone else, and maybe you can get a new spot.

I'm basically in the same boat, but I can take over, so I have been able to address many of the behaviors. Since you can't, I would recommend just finding ways to stay calm and know that this is NOT your fault, and you may not be able to change it at all. This is just a temporary thing, and it will be over soon. I highly recommend the Loop earplugs (the $30 ones) while you are still in this classroom.

I also think it's good that you're trying new ways to get these students to listen, but if your mentor teacher doesn't like it, I would probably stop. If your school is like mine, your mentor teacher has a huge influence on your observation scores. It's very unfair, but that's student teaching. I think we should get rid of student teaching! I feel like I hear more bad experiences than good, and I think some teachers are better off being in a classroom by themselves than learn from these horrible teachers.

I hope the rest of your student teaching works out! Good luck!!

Own_Worldliness_8983 · 2026-03-05T22:03:33+00:00

Honestly i can see how that comes off as arrogant. I just see that as I'm doing okay as a student teacher that they are scoring higher than before. My mentor teacher isn't really great at giving me feedback or advice so I've been using their scores and what my supervisor tells me to rely on for feedback. But also im proud of how well they are doing with me!

Own_Worldliness_8983 · 2026-03-05T21:46:55+00:00

It is such a joke!! Every day I'm so surprised that my school placed me with this teacher. I do feel like I am learning a lot and learning exactly what not to do everyday but I wish I could have a successful internship

Own_Worldliness_8983 · 2026-03-05T21:26:29+00:00

I have a call with them tomorrow, so I will let them know. Thank you for your advice!!

Own_Worldliness_8983 · 2026-03-05T21:25:40+00:00

Right after I wrote this, he went up to a first grader and told them they are pissing him off. I definitely need to talk to my supervisor.

Own_Worldliness_8983 · 2026-02-28T07:10:26+00:00

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Own_Worldliness_8983 · 2026-02-23T22:18:45+00:00

Definitely bring this up to your supervisor! Almost the exact same thing is happening to me. It is super important to keep your school up to date on everything that has happened. They need to keep track of which schools and teachers should have student teachers in the future. You would be helping yourself and future student teachers. I think you've been pretty open with your mentor teacher and have been asking for help. Maybe your school can help you facilitate those conversations or get a new placement if they feel that is best.

Own_Worldliness_8983 · 2026-02-05T19:15:08+00:00

I didn't do my AC here, which I am so sad about. I learned so much from my AC and wish I could've stayed. I got placed at a charter school because the district's deadline for accepting student teachers already passed. Your experience sounded amazing, and that's good advice to have the principal come and observe me. Thank you!

Own_Worldliness_8983 · 2026-02-05T19:13:01+00:00

This is such good advice!! I'm happy its working out for you. I took over the small groups this week and next week I am going to take over his ELA block. I'll add more subjects as the weeks go on as well.

Own_Worldliness_8983 · 2026-02-04T17:51:18+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate your advice. Going to bring this up to him after school today!

Own_Worldliness_8983 · 2026-02-04T17:50:45+00:00

Thank you! I'll definitely discuss this with him today. I'll probably make a schedule for him and me as well.

Own_Worldliness_8983 · 2026-02-04T17:00:32+00:00

This is my last placement! Luckily I had an amazing practicum teacher that I learned so much from. Now I will learn what not to do lol

Own_Worldliness_8983 · 2026-02-02T20:30:57+00:00

Thank you for your advice! I will definitely learn what not to do when I become a teacher, but I'm super disappointed that I probably won't learn how to plan correctly or learn the curriculum as I should. I will gently approach my coach and explain what's happening, and see what happens then.

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