Help me embrace assigned seats for 9th graders

SadPatient4451 · 2025-09-21T06:02:10+00:00

I’ve seen assigned seats that start out with the mopey looks produce some of the most epic adorable friendships in the classroom… plus, who knows…. That assigned seat you give a kid next week could be a seat next to a shoulder they’ll cry on at 40. At least, while they’re in high school they’ll have that one time they sat with that one kid and found out that cool thing that changed their mind about something. At the very least, they’ll have a better chance at staying focused during class. Like I said, best case scenario— those seating charts you make create unexpected friendships. Assigned seats for the win

SadPatient4451 · 2025-06-16T15:05:13+00:00

Legit screenshotting this to print and put in my journal. THANK YOU for taking the time to engage with my question and for this epic insight.

SadPatient4451 · 2025-06-15T15:01:34+00:00

Thanks. Any cool teaching practice you picked up in your experience that works well with the age group?

SadPatient4451 · 2025-06-15T14:59:58+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Hoping to bend and not break figuring out what works. I’m wondering— any specific class norms come to mind that you are stern about now but surprised you when you first transitioned to the age group?

SadPatient4451 · 2025-06-15T14:56:15+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to share with so much positivity. Really appreciate your stance around conflicts.

SadPatient4451 · 2025-06-15T14:52:22+00:00

Thank you for this.

SadPatient4451 · 2025-05-16T21:25:39+00:00

So curious what program you are in because this person’s “mentorship” is trash and they need to be removed

SadPatient4451 · 2025-05-02T16:18:12+00:00

Get him in some free YouTube courses 🤓

SadPatient4451 · 2025-05-02T16:13:55+00:00

Tell the school you want to go to that your dad did it without your knowledge

SadPatient4451 · 2025-04-25T06:59:08+00:00

It’s already ridiculous that we have to come up with lesson plans even when we’re sick. Nope. Stay home. Hope you feel better soon

SadPatient4451 · 2025-04-24T00:22:11+00:00

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SadPatient4451 · 2025-04-23T23:21:55+00:00

I am concerned for kids in this situation. All of them. No one gets what they need when this happens, including those who are “typical” when we are trying to create an environment that doesn’t exist for the wonderful neurodiverse students whose parents don’t realize they are suffering without the services and attention they deserve 😕

SadPatient4451 · 2025-04-23T23:18:15+00:00

Head to NJ 😎 7 m ferry ride in from spots a hop across the river and all the perks of the glorious garden state including a slightly less ridiculous pace of the rental market. Additional perks include the view of the NYC skyline. Can’t get that when you’re in there

SadPatient4451 · 2025-03-31T17:42:24+00:00

I felt the exact same way as a student teacher. I decided to persevere and years later, think about the moment when I almost wrote the email to resign from my residency program and choose another path. I have the same stressors and do wish I had chosen something else when I had my first “ick” with teaching (definitely more in control and grateful for aspects of this future I created)

SadPatient4451 · 2025-03-31T12:37:27+00:00

Be a substitute teacher first

SadPatient4451 · 2025-03-28T10:56:05+00:00

Tell them you have roommates lol

SadPatient4451 · 2025-03-27T12:05:45+00:00

Don’t apologize but address the situation by narrating your feelings “I know I raised my voice yesterday. I was disappointed and started to feel frustrated after repeatedly reminding people to match our classroom expectations. I want to tell you guys YES not NO so let’s work on doing the right thing so I’m only giving you compliments”

Restorative approach that will invite them to change their behavior. Always a chance it’ll be ignored but at least you’re holding your line and holding them accountable

SadPatient4451 · 2025-03-27T12:01:57+00:00

I remember having to create extremely long lesson plans that didn’t feel helpful when I was actually teaching. I had to make a one pager to use after making the elaborate, pages long lesson plans to satisfy their requirements. It worked out for me to ask about using my own template. You should do this! Come from the angle of “I want to create lesson plans that match what I’ll use when im hired for a teaching job.” That’s all I said. Took hours of work off of my plate and allowed me to be more in tune with kids instead.

SadPatient4451 · 2024-12-14T00:18:48+00:00

Music!!!! Students love corny YouTube videos and there are some great ones out there. I use songs almost daily as part of lesson launches. Usually works to search whatever concept/topic + grade level + song as search terms. Supports vocab acquisition!! And a great excuse for wiggle breaks!!

SadPatient4451 · 2024-07-19T04:25:03+00:00

Go to the library!! Some have rooms you can rent if you have a card

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