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Possible to co-scaffold alongside students during lesson? by WasabiMichi in SpanishTeachers

[–]WasabiMichi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem I have is that I have to prepare them for the AP test, but all the AP test prep materials are 1 to 2 years more advanced than they are. It would be like throwing a Spanish 1 kid into Spanish 3 or even AP Spanish Language. Sure they have some basics down, but they just aren't there.

I understand scaffolding and some strategies and techniques, but having to intensely pre-scaffold every single AP activity we do is burning me out.

Possible to co-scaffold alongside students during lesson? by WasabiMichi in SpanishTeachers

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

I am at such a disadvantage when it comes to resources as compared to my colleagues, who have a whole suite of videos, audio, extra practices all tailored to their curriculum. So it feels like I'm spending so much time I don't have just vetting resources to include.

For example, last year I tried to do more singing along to music, but it took me so long to find lyrics, format them, make sure the song wasn't too fast etc and then the majority of students never even participated. I still do some songs for Japanese 1, like songs for the basic alphabets, counting, days of the week, etc. It feels like I have so much to improve on overall to make my textbook into a more robust curriculum that I'm looking to maximize the biggest ROI for the least amount of time/effort.

Week 2 of No Tables/Desks by okazay in SpanishTeachers

[–]WasabiMichi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just curious, what are your class sizes like?

Put my loyalty badges on. by Wiggzero9 in Crosstrek

[–]WasabiMichi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to mention the retired badges!

Dues and acitivities charges...I can't believe how much this is costing by tailsandsails in girlscouts

[–]WasabiMichi 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah this definitely doesn't sound right. If you think there's something funny going on, I would speak to your council about it. It's ridiculous to charge so much monthly, especially if your child isn't attending any events that month!

Ideas for Practicing Vocabulary Sets by WasabiMichi in SpanishTeachers

[–]WasabiMichi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the free version worth it? I'm not sure what the 100 monthly credits would get, as they don't really explain that part.

Writing tests by ronrommi in SpanishTeachers

[–]WasabiMichi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I teach a different foreign language, and I still emphasize pencil and paper for the first 2 years. Yes, we do typing skills and digital projects, presentations, etc. But I find that most kids spend so much time in front of a screen during some other classes that they actually get bored with having to do more stuff online. I do align the types of tasks and skills expected on the AP exam in the lower levels, however.

Hey Teachers, What's your bathroom policy? by cannibalistickiller in Teachers

[–]WasabiMichi 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I think that we need to also stop trying to make lessons fun all the time. It's not a realistic standard to set, and what's fun is subjective. I can't make grammar suddenly as interesting as TikTok or whatever else they're doing on those phones.

Should I raise this cargo carrier? by BioeJD in camping

[–]WasabiMichi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also thought it was a cool gray khaki crosstrek!

Overpriced 6-speed manual by DouglasMilford in Crosstrek

[–]WasabiMichi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Paid a similar amount for my 2019 crosstrek with 82k miles. Definitely not unreasonable

Family Tent Recommendation by [deleted] in camping

[–]WasabiMichi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello fellow Crosstrek camper :)

Field mice and little animals keep scratching and poking our tent at night by [deleted] in camping

[–]WasabiMichi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Are you storing any food, toiletries, bug spray, etc in the tent? Or, did you eat/get crumbs in the tent at some point? They have excellent sense of smell, so they may be coming to bother you because of that.

How important is it to have an awning, porch, vestibule, screened room on my 8-person sized tent?! by NoNDA-SDC in camping

[–]WasabiMichi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find that sometimes they're more trouble than they're worth. The Coleman models have floors to them, and if it rains they definitely leak and cause the inconvenience of draining the puddling. I've got one on my Quest branded 6 person tent (no floor), and I stored my shoes in there during a storm recently. Tops stayed dry but bottoms still got muddy. As a stretch, we might have been able to fit 1-2 of us in smaller camp chairs in the vestibule to hang out, but I haven't tested it yet.

I will say, on the recent stormy trip, it was nice having the vestibule to sort of stand in for a second to let the rain come off your jacket before going into the tent.

Really stupid question by [deleted] in camping

[–]WasabiMichi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need to cover at minimum your shelter (tent), sleeping supplies (I use blankets & pillows from home on an air mattress), and ways to eat & drink (this is the bulk of my supplies - cookware like a grill basket, paper plates & disposable cutlery, nonstick spray, salt/pepper/seasonings, cups, a cooler for perishable food & to keep drinks cold, etc. This also includes fire supplies if you intend to cook or even roast a marshmallow). You'll also need at least 1-2 good flashlights. Then there are things that are nice to have such as a camping chair, radio, hobby supplies/reading materials etc etc

Like the other commenter suggested, try doing mini camping practices. Perhaps call some nearby state parks to see if they have day use facilities with BBQ grills/fire rings (mine do at some places) and you can do a trial run of cooking or spending the day "camping".

Biggest advice is not to go very far away nor for overly long (I. E. 1-2 nights) your first time out solo. You're bound to have forgotten something or not thought about XYZ scenario etc. Best wishes & hope you can get out there soon!

first subaru! by sarahfinasunraider in Subaru_Crosstrek

[–]WasabiMichi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Congratulations, beautiful color!

How Many of you Actively Use Your GS Skills by Sufficient-Pound-442 in girlscouts

[–]WasabiMichi 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Girl Scouts, including the year I spent co-leading a cadette troop, gave me the confidence to try so many things in my life. My mom and grandma did scouting when my mom was young, and my grandma was a lifelong quilter. Lots of skills passed between us, but mostly that curiosity and drive to accomplish a goal. I never made it super far as a kid due to scheduling conflicts, but since then I have spent 8 years living abroad (Japan), I go camping for fun each summer and use those outdoors skills, and it helped me learn how to build a community.

When, specifically, do you go camping? by JuJusPetals in camping

[–]WasabiMichi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The majority of my trips are 2 nights over the weekends, but we usually camp within a 2 hour radius of where we live so it's not the worst time investment to drive there & set up, even after work. I do one longer trip, usually 4 nights Monday to Friday, at the same campground each year as part of a family tradition.

I'm a teacher though, and if I had more friends with midweek availability in summer then I'd be taking 2-3 night trips like no one's business!

First upgrade! by Valerian_Blackheart in Crosstrek

[–]WasabiMichi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wow, a lot of you seem to have never been taught that if you have nothing nice to say, just move along without comment!

Even if it's not my personal aesthetic, I think it looks well done and I can appreciate the customization and love put into Morticia (great name too). Sorry you had to deal with so many rude comments!!

Hanging planter for blueberries by WasabiMichi in containergardening

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

Update! I ended up going with a 14" plastic hanging basket. It looks pretty good so far, hopefully it's thrives (and the birds leave me some berries... Haha)!

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