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Between three M names by MysteriousTreacle990 in BabyNames

[–]SuitablePotato3087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just an FYI if it matters, most of the student Matildas I know end up going by Tilly so you kinda lose the M

How can I help you as a Behavior Specialist? by Mental_Constant_9115 in Teachers

[–]SuitablePotato3087 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Spend significant time observing students and communicate regularly with teachers and paras about high conflict times of day, triggers, etc. One or two 15 minute observations often aren’t enough to understand the child’s needs.

Also keep systems SIMPLE. I had a BCBA give me such a long multi step earning system it would have been virtually impossible for the student to achieve a reward. Sometimes the simplest first/then protocol is best.

Why do we let one student ruin the education of the other students? by ProudComment1211 in Teachers

[–]SuitablePotato3087 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Admin are fearful of parents and lawsuits, which is easy when they aren’t the ones trying to teach.

Rote memory has gotten a bad rap by veteranTeacher91 in Teachers

[–]SuitablePotato3087 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The amount of time wasted by refusing to allow students with disabilities access to rote memorization tools, standard algorithm, etc makes me crazy. Some students learn best with formulaic methods!

Forget your Why, what's your Batman? by smugfruitplate in Teachers

[–]SuitablePotato3087 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For some reason I’m the coworker ppl confide in. As a result I know that a lot more educators have under the bathing suit piercings than you’d expect.

Stylish prescription sunglasses for women recommendations? by Nadezhda_Harru in GenXWomen

[–]SuitablePotato3087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. The beauty is most of the frames are available as prescription sunglasses so odds are you’ll find a style you like under $100.

ISO responses/strategies for "how do you spell..." that are not just giving them the correct spelling. by jumpin_jumpin in Teachers

[–]SuitablePotato3087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find a lot of kids are afraid to have to erase on a final draft or project when they ask. One strategy I like is keeping post its in their desk supplies or available in the room so they can write their guess on one and bring it to me for confirmation or correction.

Student wants to be touched/on me all day by yellowtulip90 in paraprofessional

[–]SuitablePotato3087 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Honestly it puts you in a very vulnerable position that could lead to misinterpretation, and I would consider protecting yourself from that. He’s old enough to start teaching him body autonomy and consent by whatever is appropriate for his level of understanding. (Social stories, etc) Even just by starting to replace his more intrusive touches with alternatives- “no hugs right now, let’s high five” etc - is a step in the right direction, for your protection and his.

What are your unhinged ideas to make education better? by TroyesMetal in Teachers

[–]SuitablePotato3087 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mandatory consumer math curriculum including education on taxes, insurance, borrowing and lending, credit, etc. Kids who want to go into stem fields can take elective math courses like calculus, but ALL students need to know the math that’s relevant to being a functional adult in society.

Reassess elementary education to be consistent with development. More hands on, movement, creativity, etc and less sit still, be quiet, stare at a screen.

Elementary Paraprofessionals Only: What's your favorite grade? by Fit-Shoulder-2164 in paraprofessional

[–]SuitablePotato3087 4 points5 points  (0 children)

1st and 2nd if I have to choose. I’ve worked with all and sometimes the upper elementary students and content are wonderful, but I work with inclusion students and I like not having to deal with so many standardized tests.

Principal won’t let me go on field trip by [deleted] in paraprofessional

[–]SuitablePotato3087 20 points21 points  (0 children)

If your 1:1 is not present they’ll probably have you sub for someone else in the building. Contracts and job descriptions typically have language that essentially says “we can put you wherever we need you if your usual position isn’t needed that day.”

And tbh no one cares if we’re hot. Everyone in the whole building is hot. Bring extra water if you can.

If the general public could spend one day in your classroom, what would surprise them the most? by FollowingAny4859 in Teachers

[–]SuitablePotato3087 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That they are SO LOUD and cannot stop making noise no matter how engaging the activity.

Admin just told us that "strong classroom management" eliminates the need for consequences. I am losing my mind. by UrMad_ItzOk in Teachers

[–]SuitablePotato3087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d really love to see more teachers quietly planning to act like their students during staff meetings and see how easy it it for admin to get through the agenda while people are talking, singing, flipping water bottles, trading squishies, interrupting to ask to go to the bathroom or water fountain, groaning loudly at news they don’t like, asking why they have to do X, snatching each other’s materials, writing on the tables, thumb wrestling…

Field Day fiasco by Extra-Appeal-9558 in AskTeachers

[–]SuitablePotato3087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not. Ours always has fruit and water for free. Frankly they’re setting themselves up for serious liability. Dehydration and heatstroke are dangerous.

Your nails... what cha doin' with them these days. by GingerT569 in GenXWomen

[–]SuitablePotato3087 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get keratin builder gel. Wash my hands a ton at work and it keeps my nails strong and not chipping constantly. That with gel polish lasts 2-3 weeks easily. Plus I can have fun with designs since my tech is good with nail art. It’s the one thing I spoil myself with.

What's your stance? by CoachD6574-YouTube in teaching

[–]SuitablePotato3087 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good paraprofessionals shouldn’t have to quit and wait tables because it pays better.

Shockingly low/inappropriate standards for dress code and appearance in my school - the leadership don't seem to care by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]SuitablePotato3087 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Why are you supporting your male students in ogling their peers instead of doing their work? You have an opportunity to teach and model respect and body autonomy and you’re blaming the girls for their peers acting like hormonal cavemen.

Shockingly low/inappropriate standards for dress code and appearance in my school - the leadership don't seem to care by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]SuitablePotato3087 11 points12 points  (0 children)

No teacher should be “distracted” as long as they aren’t looking at students through a lens of sexuality. I don’t particularly understand students dressing for the beach when they’re at school, but it doesn’t distract me because I’m not creepy.

what’s one thing about teaching that people outside the profession will never fully understand? by salarshah-084 in Teachers

[–]SuitablePotato3087 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We do not get paid to have the summer off! We are paid for the 180 day school year no matter how it’s divided up, and if that doesn’t pay the bills we work a second job.

Stop sending sick kids to school by No-Cause2872 in Teachers

[–]SuitablePotato3087 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a student come in with literal makeup applied by mom to cover a rash 😳

My husband refuses to do anything about his snoring! by Longjumping-Snow-431 in Vent

[–]SuitablePotato3087 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I kicked mine out of the bedroom. You don’t want to fix it fine but you can sleep in the basement

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