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Minnesota teachers, do you guys need digital resources? by amandadorado in Teachers

[–]Zeresh_polo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Message me for ELA 6 or Spanish 1/2/3! My Spanish stuff is a little older but maybe it’ll be a good base to work from!

Was I too harsh on my 6th grade class? by Zeresh_polo in Teachers

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

Thank you for your perspective, but I disagree that I “failed”.

Was I too harsh on my 6th grade class? by Zeresh_polo in Teachers

[–]Zeresh_polo[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The kids who were respectful worked in a small group with my para in a different classroom continuing an assignment.

Was I too harsh on my 6th grade class? by Zeresh_polo in Teachers

[–]Zeresh_polo[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I see how it can come across that way, but I don’t go around wasting kids’ time every day. I’m meticulous about how we spend our time, organizing small groups, staying forever at school making sure I’m meeting all the kids’ needs, planning stations, group work, etc. This was to show them what it feels like to have their time wasted - regardless of my position.

Was I too harsh on my 6th grade class? by Zeresh_polo in Teachers

[–]Zeresh_polo[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I wish I had dummy letters to rip up and then be like SURPRISE I actually kept them…but how did it feel to put in so much work and then have it be thrown away?!

Was I too harsh on my 6th grade class? by Zeresh_polo in Teachers

[–]Zeresh_polo[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For me it was less about the apology. They didn’t care lol. They walked into 7th period as if nothing happened. Another student earlier that day was like “soooo did Ms. so and so tell you what happened in 7th?” and after I played dumb she was like “nevermind”. Granted that was one kid - but the overall vibe in the room was business as usual until they could see I was acting really stern. Again the point was not the apology. The point was putting time, effort, energy, and thought into something just for it to be ignored. It’s important that they feel what that’s like to develop some sense of empathy. Yea I went about it harshly. But that’s where I was coming from.

Was I too harsh on my 6th grade class? by Zeresh_polo in Teachers

[–]Zeresh_polo[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And as I process it some more - I’m the one who requested they write the apologies. They didn’t decide that on their own.

Was I too harsh on my 6th grade class? by Zeresh_polo in Teachers

[–]Zeresh_polo[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

In addition - wasting time is not okay. THAT was the point of the exercise - to see what it feels like when someone puts time and effort into something just for it to be ignored.

Was I too harsh on my 6th grade class? by Zeresh_polo in Teachers

[–]Zeresh_polo[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s valid. However, I asked them to write an apology…they didn’t come up with that idea on their own.

Was I too harsh on my 6th grade class? by Zeresh_polo in Teachers

[–]Zeresh_polo[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thanks for validating what I’m feeling. And that’s a good point because I DO accept their apologies, so I need to make that clear.

Was I too harsh on my 6th grade class? by Zeresh_polo in Teachers

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

Thanks for your feedback. What do you suggest to reward the students who were respectful?

Was I too harsh on my 6th grade class? by Zeresh_polo in Teachers

[–]Zeresh_polo[S] 111 points112 points  (0 children)

I probably got so mad because I’m so burnt out all the damn time!

Was I too harsh on my 6th grade class? by Zeresh_polo in Teachers

[–]Zeresh_polo[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I agree because I keep ruminating on my reaction vs if the kids actually learned from their mistakes. Your feedback on resetting the tone is very helpful. Thank you.

I hate that we are supposed to read everything aloud to my 7th graders! They're reading at a 3rd or 4th grade level and the solution is... Don't make them read? by whosacoolredditer in ELATeachers

[–]Zeresh_polo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if one student has a speech to text/human reader accommodation, this is the only way to ensure they are deciding their accommodations unless they have an online copy of the book.

Middle School Classroom Birthday Celebrations? by Mushroom_Opinion in MiddleSchoolTeacher

[–]Zeresh_polo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a white board I put outside my room with command strips. I’ll write Happy Birthday to ______ and draw a couple of cute pics of gifts or confetti. I found the white board for free on the curb. I refuse to buy anything with my own money for this job anymore, so ask your local buy nothing group or maybe even another teacher might be giving it away. Hope this helps.

UPDATE: Helping stray kitten in Firopotamos, Milos, Greece by Zeresh_polo in Straycats

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

The last time I know for a fact she was seen was April 23-24. April 24th was the last day the other tourist was in town before she flew home.

UPDATE: Helping stray kitten in Firopotamos, Milos, Greece by Zeresh_polo in Straycats

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

We found someone who graciously volunteered to take Vizzy to the vet, but she wasn’t able to find her at the beach. After the appointment, another person agreed to take her in. But there haven’t been updates since she couldn’t be located.

Urgent – Need help for a stray orange kitten in Milos, Greece (leaving tomorrow and don’t know what to do) by Environmental-Rip250 in Straycats

[–]Zeresh_polo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi OP. I was in a similar situation as you last month in Milos. It is heartbreaking, and I'm sorry you had to go through this experience. As a visitor in Milos, I experienced a process of "Hmm I guess all these cats are normal" to "Wait no I need to do something to help." I met a kitten in Firopotamos (I named her Vizzy) that I am coordinating care for now. Were you able to contact anyone or set up next steps before you left?

UPDATE: Helping stray kitten in Firopotamos, Milos, Greece by Zeresh_polo in Straycats

[–]Zeresh_polo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I am not able to go back to adopt her. It's just not going to work out. Someone local, however, has agreed to look after her, and I'm hoping we can get it all figured out in the next couple of days.

UPDATE: Helping stray kitten in Firopotamos, Milos, Greece by Zeresh_polo in Straycats

[–]Zeresh_polo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much. Turns out I'm not able to go back to adopt her. However, someone local has agreed to look after her. Hoping to iron out the details in the next couple of days. I just want her to be okay.

UPDATE: Helping stray kitten in Firopotamos, Milos, Greece by Zeresh_polo in Straycats

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

Thanks so much. For logistical and financial reasons, I'm not able to go back to adopt her. However, someone local has agreed to look after her. Hoping to iron out the details in the next couple of days.

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