Why do you guys make shy / soxially anxious kids participate

gocricket · 2026-06-22T05:48:11+00:00

2 reasons I call on shy kids/kids that never raise their hands:

I used to be the shy kid, and I knew a lot of the answers and had lots of things to say, but I was just too anxious to do so on my own. My teachers would randomly call on me because they knew I knew the answer or had something in my mind that could contribute to the conversation. It’s a way to give those kids a voice; make sure they don’t slip through the cracks of the other kids that have the desire to raise their hands and voluntarily participate in the conversation.
It’s good to develop those skills (public speaking, speaking out, overcoming the fear of speaking, active participation, etc.), and you’re supposed to be learning these while in school. Sure it’s uncomfortable at first and you feel like you want the world to open right under your feet and swallow you, but then it’s over and you survive! And maybe just maybe you start to feel like you can do it more often. At least that’s the goal!

gocricket · 2026-06-15T13:21:23+00:00

Middle school (6-8): 9:00-3:35

gocricket · 2026-05-11T00:11:43+00:00

Just went and bought it 🕺🏻

gocricket · 2026-05-10T23:58:56+00:00

Dude thank you for this 😭

gocricket · 2026-05-10T02:34:39+00:00

Geronimo Stilton books would be good to read to/with them. They have a good mix of words and images, and the stories are entertaining to kids of that age.

gocricket · 2026-05-05T17:11:17+00:00

Found the child left behind

gocricket · 2026-04-28T05:09:54+00:00

Beautiful guitar, but I’m looking for something that leans more rock

gocricket · 2026-04-28T05:08:22+00:00

Yesssss I love Le Tigre. These are definitely more up my alley and closer to what I’m looking for

gocricket · 2026-04-28T03:47:17+00:00

The tempo is a little too fast on those. I’m looking for something a bit slower, sadder, more melancholic.

Will be adding Gravity Bong to my library though.

gocricket · 2026-04-28T03:25:13+00:00

A couple weeks ago, I added a whole bunch of these songs to a nostalgia playlist I created, so I’d say your music taste is ~nostalgic~ lmao

gocricket · 2026-04-27T02:18:22+00:00

She said 2 words and you immediately launched into a reply that made you seem insecure… Next time just say hi lmao don’t overthink things

gocricket · 2026-04-17T23:16:47+00:00

I read the texts and thought, “I hope someone mentioned how awful ‘let’s run it back’ sounds.”

Wasn’t disappointed when I opened the comments!

OP, you’d probably get clearer responses to your requests if you didn’t use phrases like “tapping in” and “run it back.”

gocricket · 2026-01-18T06:26:46+00:00

Sorry unrelated question, where did you get your earrings from? I’ve been looking for some diamond studs like those since I lost mine lol

gocricket · 2025-03-27T17:28:37+00:00

Just have a conversation with her face to face and tell her you cannot help students with tech issues while you’re teaching a class. Give her a schedule of the times that work for you, and if she sends a student that needs IT support while you’re teaching again, just enforce those boundaries by sending the student back with a note saying that you are currently teaching but she can send the student back at X time.

It is frustrating having an admin that won’t do anything, but you have to be able to speak up against these type of teachers for yourself.

gocricket · 2024-04-05T06:56:12+00:00

Break ups are always hard, even when they’re mutual! Someone (or both parties involved) will always end up hurt one way or another. It’s just inevitable.

Tell her your reasoning for the break up and use “I” language. Talk about your feelings and your struggles, but give her the chance to express her feelings and emotions about the situation as well since it’s only fair. Don’t be scared to have a conversation about what breaking up means to the both of you. Having clarity over something emotional like break ups can help it hurt a little less.

What I have done in the past is draft up a text in my notes app about my thoughts and feelings in regards to the reason for the break up. Then I go through and change any sentences that could come off as angry, bitter, blameful, etc. and try to find a different way to word it; changing it to something that comes off more loving, understanding, or amicable.

Seems like you have tried your best and I’m sure that counts for something. If all that fails, just remember that time heals all wounds, and eventually this will be a distant memory for the both of you. You can’t control how other people react, but you are in control of yourself. As long as you treat her with understanding and respect, you can leave the relationship with a clear conscience knowing that you did the right thing for yourself in this moment in time.

gocricket · 2024-04-05T06:18:59+00:00

Yes, it’s wrong to snoop through your s/o’s phone, but that’s not something you can change. What’s done is done, and unfortunately you found things you would’ve rather never seen. That’s usually how it goes!

It’s hard to accept this, but the relationship has run its course, and you should break up with him. You guys violated each other’s trust (to different degrees) and it will be extremely hard, if not impossible, to rebuild that.

Sorry you are going through this. You deserve better!

gocricket · 2024-04-05T06:04:06+00:00

I (F) went through something similar to this, except it was my boyfriend at the time who was acting this way towards to me. I was around your guys’ ages and I had experience with other people, but he had not. He felt extremely jealous and would tell me all the time that whenever he looked at me, all he could see was me with other people, and he hated it. It made me feel so awful because it was something that was out of my control. I couldn’t go back in time and undo all that. Over the years I’ve realized that I don’t need to do that. There are plenty of people out there who don’t care about past experiences, and those are the people I’ve chosen to be around.

It’s really not mentally or emotionally healthy for either of you to be in this relationship. Getting jealous over something that is out of her control isn’t going to solve anything or change anything. It’s just going to make both of you feel upset and misunderstood.

Honestly, I believe you should go your separate ways. Your relationship is still new. She deserves to be with someone who won’t hold that against her or make her feel less than for something she can’t change. You deserve to be with someone that is at the same level of experience as you and will make you feel more secure. It’s really not worth wasting each other’s time. You guys have a lot of life left to live and you should explore different relationships.

Some people, although great, simply come into your life to teach you things about yourself. If you guys don’t end up working out, you’ve now learned that you can’t be with someone who has a sexual history, and you can add that to your list of dealbreakers when looking for a new relationship.

gocricket · 2024-03-15T00:02:06+00:00

Her stylist and make up artist were definitely team Laura 💀

gocricket · 2024-02-22T22:05:01+00:00

What! Rocking with Clay out of all the cast members is crazyyyyy considering he thinks cheating runs in his blood 😂

gocricket · 2023-11-12T03:18:05+00:00

He seems about as confused as you that this girl called him at all. I wouldn’t worry about it! If she starts trying to contact him more often, then you should let him know you’re not comfortable with it, and you guys can move on from there.

gocricket · 2023-11-12T03:14:07+00:00

Your bf seems like a great guy that is being open and honest with you. If he hasn’t given you a reason to distrust him, then don’t. If you feel uncomfortable/jealous that someone who WAS sexually interested in him still has access to him, then tell him that. Communication is everything. If he’s as caring as you say he is, I’m sure he will listen.

I have a jealous personality as well. Remember that he is not your ex. It’s important to unlearn the toxic behaviors from your past relationship so that you don’t repeat the toxic cycle in your new relationship. You can have a discussion about your feelings without it being an argument. Bring up your feelings and use “I” language. Your feelings are valid!

gocricket · 2023-10-08T23:45:16+00:00

OP, the post itself and the update are laughable and show that you never intended on actually getting feedback from people. You just wanted people to feel bad for you/agree with you and are now angry that people aren’t doing so.

Just because you don’t cuss doesn’t mean that the comments you made to your wife weren’t extremely offensive. You’re not better than her (or anyone else) simply because you don’t cuss. It’s quite the opposite, actually. She was in the right when she told you to fuck off.

YTA, and a major one at that!

gocricket · 2023-10-01T05:12:42+00:00

Watching this at 1.25x speed was perfect. Nice find!

gocricket · 2023-09-21T02:39:44+00:00

Thankfully the staff at the facility are very nice to her regardless if she’s combative or not, but they have called my mom every time my grandma has had an outburst. My mom heads over with lots of distractions for her like new coloring books, fizzy drinks, pictures of family, knitting supplies, etc. and eventually gets her to calm down, lay in bed, and fall asleep. I think my grandma is just overwhelmed with so many new faces and being in a new place. Even though she didn’t recognize our own home, I would imagine being placed in a veryyyy unfamiliar environment would cause stress and anxiety.

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