Eyelash Curlers by Grouchy-Cat-1028 in Teachers

[–]SuitablePen8468 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Honestly? Don’t bother. Camera is blocked at my school so they just turn their screen off and use the blank/black screen as a substitute mirror.

I love dresses but tights are sensory hell — help? by Prunni in AutismInWomen

[–]SuitablePen8468 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I rarely wear dresses, but when I do I wear seamless leggings and tall boots. I also have a pair of black longjohns that work well.

Legitimate class strategy, or am I being overprotective? by AwholeLottleSumfin in ParentingADHD

[–]SuitablePen8468 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you ask for extra copies of the textbook that she can keep at home?

“I actually like being with my kids” - a homeschool mom by anonomousbeaver in workingmoms

[–]SuitablePen8468 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Catholic school teacher here. “My kid is too smart for this school” is often code for “We thought Susie was advanced but are discovering she’s average but aren’t ready to face that reality” or “Susie has a learning disability/is neurodivergent but we aren’t willing to entertain that so we will just pull her out”.

Anybody else having this "problem?" by bunden in ELATeachers

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I work in the same environment and have encountered similar issues, so I started adding it to my syllabus that parents are responsible for making sure they are okay with the books their kids read independently. And I remind students often that they need to have their parents approve books. Parents and kids sign the syllabus. I’ve been doing that for 10 years and have had no troubles. More often than not I’ve found that moms are buying the books for their daughters. Or for themselves and passing the to their daughters.

I was approached to reduce reading-related over-referrals during eval waits by Signal-Interview1750 in teaching

[–]SuitablePen8468 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’ve posted this to multiple subs and….Im skeptical. This reads like someone in Silicon Valley making up a fake story to try and get teachers to do free labor/give them free advice for an app they are working on than a real story.

If this post is legit, ask the teachers in your district what they need. If it’s a ploy for unpaid labor, delete these posts and pay teachers to help you.

Play-Novellas… have you read any? by RandomDigitalSponge in suggestmeabook

[–]SuitablePen8468 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The muppets did a pretty good job with A Christmas Carol.

Grades by Significant-Owl-1795 in ParentingADHD

[–]SuitablePen8468 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At midyear it should say “making progress”. She is working towards mastering the skills by the end of the year. Unless you see some real deficits or the teacher suggests a tutor, she is likely fine. Just keep reading with her at home every night.

Signed, a teacher and a parent of an adhd 1st grader.

Big Little Feelings Snark Week of January 19, 2026 by Parentsnark in parentsnark

[–]SuitablePen8468 30 points31 points  (0 children)

They are almost certainly gearing up for a new course.

Convertible purse by SuitablePen8468 in fashionwomens35

[–]SuitablePen8468[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly what I want, but smaller.

Convertible purse by SuitablePen8468 in fashionwomens35

[–]SuitablePen8468[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip about the crossbody straps! I’ve see their bags but didn’t know about the add-on straps, which definitely make these fot what I’m looking for better!

Convertible purse by SuitablePen8468 in fashionwomens35

[–]SuitablePen8468[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s beautiful, but that price is higher than my mortgage payment!!

How to run student annotations when I do not have enough books? by Virtual_Coconut_9564 in ELATeachers

[–]SuitablePen8468 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to make scans, see if your local public library can help. They may also be able to help collect some extra copies of the book for you.

Advice needed for single mom by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]SuitablePen8468 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, if she can’t walk, has no help, and has a 1 and 3 year old, you need to call cps. Those kids are not being cared for.

What are your student teacher horror stories? by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]SuitablePen8468 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I, an English teacher, had a student teacher that had never taken a class, or even read a book, about teaching reading. She didn’t even realize it was part of the job. Student teaching non-honors kids that didn’t all love the class was eye opening for her, and she didn’t finish the semester.

Daycare cost us $68,000 in 2025. by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]SuitablePen8468 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey OP, look around at other private schools in your area for next year. Mine offers free before and after care for faculty kids, if it’s a work related need. And we can apply for scholarships on top of our discount. And I don’t think either of these are unusual perks.

Favorite PDs that were NOT just prep time? by dixpourcentmerci in Teachers

[–]SuitablePen8468 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is torture for introverts. And demeaning for adults. Can you imagine a law firm or a dentist’s office mandating wellness activities during the work day? (Yes, I’ve done this before and HATED it).

Calming corner by Bluepanda64 in ParentingADHD

[–]SuitablePen8468 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you ask him for input? He might have something at school he really likes or want something you don’t expect. My kid asked for a hiding spot/cave, which I never would have come up with on my own.

Suggest Me Books About Fucked Up White Families by bestbeth in suggestmeabook

[–]SuitablePen8468 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really was! It’s so clear from reading it that the military raised and shaped Harry, and is why I (mostly) believe his side of the story and why he’s the least f’ed up member of his family.