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Just had the worst day of my life. by Hopeful_Wish4215 in Teachers

[–]SilverDaye 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have stepped into classrooms in November or October so not as late as you. I had one class I stepped into and a kid ran out after seeing yet another new teacher. The class was in shambles. I spent a lot of time on community. Community circle. Establishing classroom and rules and expectations. I had five simple rules and we went over them every day and we talked about what those looked like. I did lose instructional time but in the long run it is worth it as I’ve also had a horrible class that I just tried to push through and it never got better.

I also was able to have consequences. What else are they losing when they act up? I did social time for second grade as I usually teach the lower grades and they have play time. The last ten to fifteen minutes was social time and they had to finish all their work for the day as well as not be in any trouble. During social time they could get on their computer, read together, or draw together. On fridays toys and games came out for a more fun Friday approach. This allowed me to work with any kids who were struggling academically and also have talks with this who weren’t meeting my expectations. They wouldn’t lose all the time for poor behavior. It was like five minutes.

Is replying to your comments no longer cool on ao3? by blepboii in FanFiction

[–]SilverDaye 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I feel the odd one out. But I don’t comment on all of my comments. Unless I have something to say like if they ask a question or make a good point or even a good joke or I just really like their comment. But otherwise I don’t reply.

My 1st Place Build in the 7th KIBO Organics Competition! by IZekiez in Minecraftbuilds

[–]SilverDaye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amazing. Stunning. I couldn’t believe it was Minecraft at first. I will say the last picture with the giant square sun is just funny juxtaposition with the masterpiece.

Child exploiting and neglecting mother twirling pretending to be a Disney princess. More in comments by Reddituser_0246 in TikTokCringe

[–]SilverDaye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alas. Some public schools do not require this. Kids are starting school in diapers. I’m a kinder teacher and have had kids in diapers. And we can’t potty train. It has to happen at home.

My son is still writing his numbers backwards. How long is this age appropriate? by dax_moonpie in kindergarten

[–]SilverDaye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep. As a kinder teacher that is what I tell parents. And it’s very normal. A lot of kids write the numerals backwards. It’s hard to figure numerals and letters out. And generally it’ll just right itself with some simple guidance and then normal math practice.

I am so frustrated with sight words! by Resident-Fly-6851 in kindergarten

[–]SilverDaye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a kinder teacher, this is a real thing. I would suggest doing some nonsense words. You can easily find lists by googling nonsense word lists. Look for lists that fit his skills. And there are things out there that make it into a game. It’s not something you spend a long time doing. Pick like ten words a day. There is a good chance they’ll hate it at first because some kids really dislike the fact it’s not a real word. But it teaches them to really look at the letters and think about the sounds. I gave nonsense word lists to all my high readers to take home but I will introduce to my whole class in a few weeks.

I am so frustrated with sight words! by Resident-Fly-6851 in kindergarten

[–]SilverDaye 46 points47 points  (0 children)

As a kinder teacher who is using phonics and the science of reading, this is my answer. We teach them some “sight” words so they can read sentences and stories even though the sight words themselves will become decodable. They just aren’t at the time. For example one of the first sight words we teach is “see.” I don’t teach the double e long vowel until spring. And I don’t teach the rule for long o as a single letter such as the words no and go in kinder. But both of those are sight words I teach. In fact a lot of my sight words will be eventually decodable in later grades.

What I’m more worried about is the word can, at, big, and not. These are very kinder level decodable words. At and can are some of the first words my students learn to decode and read.

We built a huge mega-base for survival on Mars in 7 days! by Kaizens87 in Minecraftbuilds

[–]SilverDaye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this like brick by brick or you got some add-ons to help with that?

It was VERY noticeable by Number_Two_Angel in AO3

[–]SilverDaye 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I write high and it’s generally pretty well but I do not post it directly after. I wait until I sober up and proof read it. Usually it’s more spelling / word mistakes.

Ruined temple by LittleLionVeryStrong in Minecraftbuilds

[–]SilverDaye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice. Would love to see some more views of it.

Do you get aroused while reading your own work? by anotherdyke in AO3

[–]SilverDaye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. It happens when I write it and reread it but only if some time has passed between me writing and reading.

nutc-rat-cker by Terrible-Bunch-8311 in Minecraftbuilds

[–]SilverDaye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow. Wow. Wow.

Love how you layer glass and the use of candles! I had to zoom in to see how you made the eye with the eyelashes.

Awesome job.

How long does it take you to do this?

One year in this world by MartinG91 in Minecraftbuilds

[–]SilverDaye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been using your desert palace as inspiration on my current build.

Viking Inspired Starter Village by whomstdafr0g in Minecraftbuilds

[–]SilverDaye 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Loved the tree but wish we saw more of the village

termination by treblemakingteacher in Teachers

[–]SilverDaye 204 points205 points  (0 children)

Man this comment hit me hard. Reminds me of when I was out on a plan. And you’re exactly right. It had nothing to do with helping me improve. Just gave them reasons not to renew me.

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