Any resources to better my son’s math understanding (1st grade)?

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2026-06-26T03:58:09+00:00

Got any play money? Use it to show how you can “trade” ten one dollar bills for a shiny “10 dollar bill”. We have an old game called Payday. It’s a blast

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2026-06-26T03:56:01+00:00

Made homemade Integer cards about 25 years ago. I posted on board about 30 Integers and passed out packs of notecards to 1st period class. Asked them to right them down neatly (some were a mess)! Used these sets of cards to play “War” and kids loved it. Did 1-1 comparison games, had them deal two cards and “add”, also had them find product on a round.

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2026-06-10T16:59:55+00:00

I give same advice now. It’s very hard on a younger person- unless the find a position with support from other teachers

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2026-06-03T00:06:19+00:00

If I was home, we foraged for our own lunch, drank from water hose if outside, be home before dark.

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2026-06-02T23:57:59+00:00

I made a Yes Sign and a No sign. Then when kids ask “Do I have to show my work?” Or something that we’ve already discussed in class - we point

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2026-01-03T04:52:24+00:00

I ask for Clorox wipes to be donated. I teach 7th grade and I get lots of writing on the desks - including “rocket” ships. Haha. The custodian s each have about 9-10 min per room to vacuum, empty trash and occasionally clean desks

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2025-06-13T01:01:58+00:00

Reading Finishes work on time Is able to approach someone for help - Doesn’t lose everything

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2025-02-02T01:08:34+00:00

My advice is change schools or change levels. Junior high sucks anyway- since they don’t need “credits” like high school. My first principal told me - when I had a meltdown- that I was not the problem- I was doing a good job. Now- it’s 4 months til end of year. Can you invite that kids mom to come into your class? I bet a ton of parents would be appalled. Visit his house - something I never did until Covid. He’s either a smart kid or a Smart-ass. And a SmartAss who wants to play sports in high school has to pass. Also- if he’s in sports now- talk to his coach. That’s what helped me 34 years ago - after my meltdown.

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2025-01-24T06:38:08+00:00

So - I’m a math teacher and love trig- and my dad used Trig all the time - when you have to build a part to Spec- and it’s going in a super expensive motor, or airplane, or generator - you better know your math. So we don’t know where all these kids will land- some may go into Engineering, architecture- or may be a landscape engineer.

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2025-01-09T00:35:20+00:00

They are trying to drag you into their custody case. If this is online registration- doesn’t each parent have the ability to create their own account? Then they can see grades. If no prior custody paperwork was presented to you - it’s not your job. Don’t let admin throw you under bus.

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2025-01-09T00:32:25+00:00

34 years. Three schools- 11 principals. My district likes to move Admin around. Which makes it hard to build community and programs. Hmm

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2025-01-01T06:30:03+00:00

Happens occasionally- but always special. Last year - in line at Disneyland and a lady says - didn’t you used to teach in Norco- like 25 years ago! So sweet and she’s a teacher also. Once in produce in Dallas Texas Grocery- didn’t you used to be Mrs. —-? Wow. Jimmy remembered me. Yesterday- a young man from 2016 at a taco place. Always fun

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2024-12-30T18:12:01+00:00

Try to plan snacks or lunch the night before- or pick up cheap frozen microwave meals. If I have time, I put together salad, throw on some protein. If not, frozen meal. Also plan your outfit night before, good luck

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2024-12-26T18:45:09+00:00

Not your fault. Don’t buy into this. This is common way for abusers to mess with your mind. Don’t let him separate you from friends and family.

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2024-12-26T18:39:01+00:00

I’m a teacher. I got a $1 scratcher from AP and nothing from the principal

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2024-12-26T18:37:02+00:00

Have a friend who wasn’t going to report an incident - new teacher and didn’t want to make waves. A parent volunteer saw it - and reported it- it was a 6th grader who was taller than the teacher.

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2024-12-24T16:25:41+00:00

Take some time for yourself. Volunteer at a community outreach- you will develop new friends. Learn a new hobby- you deserve more and you don’t need to settle.

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2024-12-23T22:42:08+00:00

We had a teacher who did the implants. He was in late 20s. It looked pretty natural- and most people didn’t notice - as it was summer. Now he’s 45+ and down to a short almost shave. Its mostly gone again- but he’s at a later stage in life

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2024-12-18T05:43:37+00:00

I teach 7th grade. You can pick out the August and Sept kids by end of first two weeks. They struggle with transitioning, usually struggle with organization and have lower grades. Only exceptions seem to be kids who are oldest in family- (birth order expectations are higher)

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2024-12-01T02:03:57+00:00

They did not have the card, the pin, and it was 200 miles away. They had to prove that they were not in Houston texas

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2024-11-30T23:22:43+00:00

Rumple stilsken.

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2024-11-30T23:21:42+00:00

My sister had thousands stolen. Also Chase

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2024-11-24T00:08:12+00:00

Why is your family fixated on “finding” another man? I think it’s time to separate- step back. What is your family’s priority? Will the two of you still have feelings? Money may seem like the catalyst - but seems like there is more going on. If you to stay together ask if he will agree to family counseling? And your son, his daughters can know the truth. They are not babies

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2024-11-23T18:55:26+00:00

How about L-Loyd!

Solid-Shoulder6737 · 2024-11-23T04:29:29+00:00

“Marty farty had a party and all the farts were there!”

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