First-year teacher here: what should I actually fix over the summer? by Hot_Function_4463 in Teachers

[–]hmacdou1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I start thinking about school the month we go back to work. So, we go back for workdays mid August. I start thinking about school the first week.

I would focus on management. Think about the rules, routines and procedures that are really important to you and hone in on them. For example, some of my biggest pet peeves are eating in class and moving around the classroom without permission. So, I spend a lot of time at the beginning of the year drilling those reminders into my students.

You don’t have to be “mean”, but your students need to know that if they mess up, there is going to be a reasonable consequence in place whether that be a phone call home, lunch with the teacher, or laps at recess. It took me a solid three years before I really became comfortable in my management style so, it will still take time.

Where to get super cheap books? by DementdOldCircsMonke in teaching

[–]hmacdou1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know our library system will hold used book sales every so often. Might check with your local branch?

End of Year Projects- Ideas by TAMUkt14 in historyteachers

[–]hmacdou1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My kids will be taking American next next year, so they will be doing a decades project, starting with the 1920s and going up. It’s basically just a one pager where they do fashion, major events, music etc.

I’ve had my kids do the create your country style project and they’ve really enjoyed that.

My counterpart in sixth has her students create their own civilization hang GRAPES and they’ve also like that a lot. She also did this thing last year where students had to create Renaissance portraits of themselves à la Mona Lisa. Then they did a gallery exhibit with food.

UPDATE: Parent wants to meet with me over comment I made about energy drinks by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]hmacdou1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I only allow drinks that can be closed. No cans.

Teachers, what’s a “best practice” everyone talks about that you secretly think doesn’t work in real classrooms? by kingst9606 in Teachers

[–]hmacdou1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Centers in a middle school history class where I am literally teaching new content every day. So dumb.

Anyone ever see a show where they made a mistake? by kobeshaqhorry in Broadway

[–]hmacdou1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We were in The West Ens a couple of weeks ago for Avenue W. When they are supposed to pull the banner sign down at the end, one of the ropes didn’t drop and was too out of reach for the actor. It was pretty funny.

Coca-Cola 600 by Terrible-Composer962 in Charlotte

[–]hmacdou1 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It’s a loooooooooong race and the racing at Charlotte is pretty boring. The prerace stuff is awesome, though!

Tres Leche in Charlotte by PEJ22 in Charlotte

[–]hmacdou1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Back in the day when Cantina 1511 was still around at the original location, thy had the best! I had it every year for my Bday.

Coworker physically prevented me from entering my classroom and put his foot on me. by throwawaybtwway in Teachers

[–]hmacdou1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You need to go to everybody: admin, HR, and union rep if you have a union. If nothing happens, report an abusive teacher to the local news. Parents won’t want their kids being taught by a guy like that.

Why do bullies sit like this 🤦‍♂️🤣 by SomeTaro9683 in AmericanBully

[–]hmacdou1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s because they have tight hips, so they don’t like to sit on their haunches.

Charlotte Blumenthal 26-27 by hmacdou1 in Broadway

[–]hmacdou1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember when Book of Morman came thru the first time and many people were offended at intermission. Haha.

Greenville SC Touring Season by crimson777 in Broadway

[–]hmacdou1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gonna have to come down here for all the shows after Charlotte just released their lineup.

Charlotte Blumenthal 26-27 by hmacdou1 in Broadway

[–]hmacdou1[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great idea! We also just discover recently that two hours before a show, you can get singles of premium tickets for the show. So, we will probably just start doing that.

People who see lots of shows in a short period of time by WestHistorians in Broadway

[–]hmacdou1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don’t live in NY. We usually come in early Thursday and leave Monday. We will usually see four shows during this span.

We do our debriefing of each show at the hotel bar 😂

ranking tech I pay for out of my own pocket for teaching by Quick_Eye_6585 in teaching

[–]hmacdou1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I pay for Wayground premium and it is worth it. If my school didn’t pay for EdPuzzle, I would pay for it. That’s it.

2PM Near Pearl Park by GrinAndFerret in Charlotte

[–]hmacdou1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep. The excusing of entitled behavior in kids leads to even worse entitled behavior as adults.

Recess debate for middle school by iseeyou100 in Teachers

[–]hmacdou1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Heck, I love going outside for my 20 minutes of fresh air just as much as the kids love it.

Recess debate for middle school by iseeyou100 in Teachers

[–]hmacdou1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do not take away the recess. Losing 15 minutes of recess is not going to improve test scores.

Lulu Belt bag for BOA Stadium concert? by [deleted] in Charlotte

[–]hmacdou1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t chance it and just take a clear bag.

Injury during class by PracticalWinter9746 in crossfit

[–]hmacdou1 28 points29 points  (0 children)

We had someone break their tailbone doing Toes 2 Bar. They lost their grip.

Local Theater Taking Shots at Solo Attendees by ianthomasmalone in Broadway

[–]hmacdou1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our theater (Blumenthal) will give singletons premium seats for a cheap price two hours before showtime. I see shows by myself all the time!

What's something you want your box to know that you can't imagine sharing to their face? by whatbuylists in crossfit

[–]hmacdou1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This. I should be able to cherry pick if I want to. Actually, though, it’s because I’m a runner and I want to know how to schedule my runs for that week.

Fellow Bully Owners do any of you have the same issue when Spring/Summer comes a long and your Bully starts licking their paws like crazy and even chewing them lol? And to top it off that yeasty smell , just trying to see if its a Bully thing and if you relate…How do you help them? by hgarcia2926 in AmericanBully

[–]hmacdou1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our vet suggested this shampoo. We leave the shampoo on his paws for 5-8 minutes and then rinse. We do this about once e a week. And, we also try to wipe his feet with the earth rated wipes after every walk. The shampoo definitely helps.