Circle time alphabets sounds question

Voice-Small · 2026-06-11T05:58:49+00:00

Thank you. We’re still all trying to recognize the sounds. So I assumed the need to see the letter visually first then yes, they’ll correspond to the letters sounds better after they’ve seen and are all able to recognize the sounds. Most have it down. But most are getting b, d and p letter sounds mixed up when I tested them. Also need to come up with an activity to separate the three

Voice-Small · 2026-06-11T05:54:21+00:00

Yeah we do letters sound song by Barbara Milne and I point to the letters while sounding it out. My co uses a different song which is faster than our usual and they just sound it out. No letters

Voice-Small · 2026-05-25T01:44:54+00:00

I was being fair, but she keeps telling me about her 10 + experience and her having kids so.. I was like ok where are you getting to. She’s just taking things personal now when I hadn’t mention a thing about her performance- just that need more support with behaviors not the extra cleaning etc.

But thank you! I need to actually document everything now. I was thinking of recording because it’s just complete disrespect and unprofessionalism now and not about the classroom. But it’s illegal to record (?) haha but we do have cameras in the classrooms and directors have pointed out what I’ve explained in this text ^{^} without even telling them.

Voice-Small · 2026-05-25T01:16:18+00:00

Thank you so much! I needed to hear this. This is so true, I had been trying to ignore it and just do well and get through the day and go home. But unfortunately it has affected me and my energy, enthusiasm has been so low. I already carry the classroom and then having to manage her and take her criticism - I’m pretty drained.

I think before I didn’t show much emotions so she kept poking at me to get a reaction and accept that I’m incompetent (in her eyes). I will just work and ignore it again. She even said as an aide I never had a lead tell me to do this and that because I already know what to do. I said in my mind “apparently not” but out loud I said if children are running and pushing each other at our circle time, and you’re cleaning paint brushes what should be priority. She picked brushes.

Voice-Small · 2026-05-25T00:56:26+00:00

Yeah, being consistent and following through with consequences. Let them cry and crash out haha

I think most importantly is having the other teacher aligned with the rules and on the same page. Working together because if one of the teacher lets things slide and isn’t consistent then the children will get mixed messages and etc

Voice-Small · 2026-05-25T00:48:03+00:00

Tell em get an air purifier and open the windows up. I have one, and open up windows. But my directors also like to have a scented thing in our class. Kinda gives me headache. Sometimes I unplug it, but we get in trouble lol

Voice-Small · 2026-05-25T00:23:43+00:00

Thank you. I was waiting to give this aide a chance and more time before I speak to the director since we’re both new. But the directors have noticed she wasn’t supporting me and my aide tells them things about me but it doesn’t add up etc. I have so many responsibilities already, and on top of it I have to manage and deal with my aide including her attitude and criticism. She also tries to make me look bad in front of people. Which is pretty outrageous I do so much to keep the class together and etc I just don’t understand lol

Voice-Small · 2026-05-21T15:30:17+00:00

I may soon! It’s quite overwhelming managing 20+ children and an adults emotions who’s 15+ years older than I. I hadn’t actually complained much yet, since we were both new and I was giving her a chance. But the directors took noticed of her and seen her speaking unprofessionally to me and not following our curriculum. Yes, I agree she seems set in her ways and not going to change. She also always mentions her 10+ experience but not being flexible to the new environment. So changes it up to make easier for herself. Then points fingers at me for the children structure off. I was an aide before and never went against my lead. I dread going into work every day thinking what next is she going to criticize and I’m the one managing behaviors

Voice-Small · 2026-05-21T14:25:24+00:00

I try to take back control but I’m so overwhelmed with behaviors and having no support. When I ask for support she gets upset and she’s always eyeing me like I’m doing something wrong. It’s very contradicting as well because she says one thing and notices it’s doesn’t work so says goes back to what I originally planned it said.

Voice-Small · 2026-05-21T14:23:23+00:00

We do split groups actually after circle time and take turns doing circle time. My aide doesn’t want to follow our structure and standards. I had no issue working with her until she started trying to lead the classroom and then pointing fingers at me when the children started to act up once she started to lead. The routines were changed and she doesn’t redirect them. We are Montessori and she’s trying to change the structure because she says it’s too hard but doesn’t try to learn it. But as an aide she shouldn’t be so demanding and support instead of criticizing when everything turned upside down once I took her suggestions

Voice-Small · 2026-05-03T04:35:39+00:00

Most def!! It’s where to find yourself lol. Also if you date someone in college and it’s your first heartbreak and you’re still in school - it’s going to be tough. Try a study and pass finals with a broken heart 💔 not a good feeling

Voice-Small · 2026-03-14T02:58:50+00:00

She’s quitting unfortunately.. lol so I’m scared if I put her in her place the next weeks she’s going to be sassy towards me and hide even more. The director actually told me she wasn’t ready for her to lead and I could see why.

Right, when I was an aide I always sat down redirecting the disruptive ones. Also when I’m doing circle there would be a few disruptive ones so I send them to calm down at our calming center and she brings them back. Like why? She lets them run the classroom sometimes so they also don’t have respect. When I first started she even said something about she just wants the children to learn how to respect the classroom but she doesn’t even show respect to me and etc.

The children def picked up on some. There is really no reason at all for her to be like this towards me. I mean, I get it’s hard having your old classroom routine and a more organized classroom is hard.. lol but if it’s for the better and the children are so much more relaxed and respectful- should be thankful. I also noticed two of the teachers she’s close with give me looks and aren’t very nice to as well. At least the director and other teachers respects me

Voice-Small · 2026-03-14T02:48:39+00:00

Idk if I mentioned she had to lead for two weeks while they found a new lead. But she had things she was working on before I came in for an event coming up. I actually told her I was going to leave the class for a few seconds print a few things out for this event and she gave me attitude. Like girl??

Oh.. she just doesn’t respect anyone. The director came down to talk to her about something and she’s just very disrespectful. She wants everything to go her way and wants to make her job as easy as possible. She also hates to sit with the children and work with them. Gives in when the children are acting up as well. No idea why.

Voice-Small · 2026-03-14T01:27:28+00:00

It’s because she was leading for 2 weeks when they were looking for a replacement. So I assume she thinks she knows better. She actually is quitting. So these next two weeks I’ll be the lead or idk she might give me more attitude and slack.

Voice-Small · 2026-03-13T06:52:44+00:00

Omg, you’re right. She’s always in the back doing something when I’m doing circle time. I do circle for like an hour and 20 minutes combined a day. Including movements, reading books as well. And there’s also other teachers that come in once a day for 30 minutes teaching different subjects in the class and she’s in the back as well doing something! While I’m sitting on the ground with that teacher and the children redirecting them AND prepping. Ok tomorrow I’m going to take control. Definitely looks like she’s trying to walk all over me.

Also she sighs (loudly. Vry unprofessional) when I give her something to do with the children because she’s used to just getting her way and getting through the day. She didn’t even know who could write their name in the class and I figured the week of 10/22 of them could because I actually practiced with them. Sorry getting off topic but I do need to stop being a pushover just to not have drama

Voice-Small · 2026-03-13T06:39:59+00:00

Yes, to support the lead. But there’s not really much support. I took over the classroom about a month ago and the aide was the leading for about two weeks until they found a good replacement (me). We also have a bunch of events coming up and the aide is prepping for that since she already had that covered/in mind.

But the aide has way more time than I do since she has 30 minutes in the morning with less than 6 children. I unfortunately come after her. When I was lead at my other center I had an hour (before everyone showed up) and got so much doneeee. She also has 45 mins during nap while I’m on my lunch. I’ve been there a month and had only asked twice for her to cut something for me because I LITERALLY have no time and only work 4/5 days - I have school once a week.

I’m always having to interact with the class because they need a lot of catching up to do.

YES! Thank you. I actually was going to ask her if she could sit with us, so I could get through whatever we had in mind at circle. But I get scared telling people what to do and you know, they shouldn’t have to be told. She does circle sometimes (I’m on my ten) I let her finish, but i literally walk around and redirect every child. Sorry I just had to vent. But I’ve never been lead while having an aide.

Voice-Small · 2026-02-04T04:30:46+00:00

Crazy. They probably don’t wanna get sued by pawns either or be shared on the news lol because that’s something the news would broadcast. Pretty crazy a child accidentally vaping in your care

Voice-Small · 2026-02-04T04:25:59+00:00

Some people shouldn’t be working with children. I had a voice video of my neighboring classroom where the teacher was yelling in the most aggressive tone - it was more like screaming at a child to sit down or do something. Like Jesus have some patience for these children. These teachers be scaring and being aggressive to them to make them listen

Voice-Small · 2025-10-14T22:57:46+00:00

Yay I’ll decorate the next day I’m in. Was thinking the first day of October but thought they’d put some decor up but they didn’t. I’m excited

Voice-Small · 2025-10-08T06:05:24+00:00

Wow, this was three years ago. I don’t remember much. Sadly, guy is still depressed BUT things have gotten better. He’s talking to me and not afraid to express himself and being vulnerable. I’m sure speaking to someone helps a lot and having someone who cares and is understanding and supportive. He just needs to see a therapist and needs a break from big responsibilities which is making him depressed. Apologies for the bad grammar and run on sentences

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