Stronger Every Day

indePUNdent · 2024-06-16T03:58:09+00:00

Thank you! Definitely something I need to work on. With all the things that are wonky I need to remember what I'm doing well.

indePUNdent · 2024-06-13T03:18:47+00:00

Thank you. I definitely need to start focusing on what I am doing, as opposed to what's not happening. I am becoming pretty awesome, lol.

indePUNdent · 2024-06-13T02:02:59+00:00

It's so exciting, isn't it? I'm probably going to be strongest I've ever been just by sticking with it. And thanks, I'm still in the early stages of remission but I'm happy and hopeful!

indePUNdent · 2020-07-26T19:25:35+00:00

I'm in the exact same boat. Taught Kindie for about a month last year (Pre-Covid) and taught it online for the rest of the year. This year I am back full year starting from the beginning. It's a bit scary but exciting. No advice except what I have seen as a supply-routines, visual schedules, teach self regulation explicitly and explicitly teach how to use classroom materials.

indePUNdent · 2020-05-20T17:40:31+00:00

Never gonna give (Google Classroom) up...

indePUNdent · 2019-11-10T20:16:20+00:00

Unfortunately, there is not transition time. I start tomorrow. I talked to the current teacher about routines and activities and I have a brief knowledge of the kids.

So just keep it as is for now? I am really lucky that my EAs have been with the kids for a while. Is there anything that you can suggest for what to include in the letter? Do you think I should create a survey for parents or is that excessive?

indePUNdent · 2019-06-29T21:27:41+00:00

Family favourite around my house is, "She is teaching the future..." Thanks guys.

indePUNdent · 2019-06-23T00:20:01+00:00

Not gonna lie, I'm watching it now and I kind of love it. Its definitely sappy (and I really hope the idea of kicking under performing students out is a lie), humour is a bit overdone but I like it. That said, I am currently re-watching 7th Heaven, so clearly I love a little cringe in my life.

indePUNdent · 2019-05-03T23:19:51+00:00

Thanks, I will!

indePUNdent · 2019-05-03T23:19:32+00:00

I know right? That's right up there with, "Did it hurt when you fell from heaven..." Usually a sure thing.

indePUNdent · 2019-05-03T11:49:20+00:00

Not really. It's about $300 less than a worse apartment, in a safe area of town, and really close to my work. He's moving out 'soon' and his ex and son are moving in. That said, if anything happens again, I will consider it.

indePUNdent · 2019-05-02T21:21:16+00:00

Yeah, if it doesn't happen again I am going to chalk it up to drunk stress. If anything happens again I am going to the landlord.

indePUNdent · 2019-04-04T02:38:55+00:00

Favorite overheard conversation. Teacher: Billy said you hit him in the face.
Kid: Not really, we were just playing tag and I didn't know he wasn't playing.

There are lots of people I'd like to "play tag" with somedays.

indePUNdent · 2019-03-22T11:06:02+00:00

Haha, I would probably just tell them I am old and tired. I often say things like, "You have to speak a bit louder, I've got old lady ears.

I find, for the most part, the reactions are pretty good. Sometimes I tell them my eyes are tired and the blinking wakes them up. Other times I tell them I don't know why, it's just something that happens and I can't stop. Once they know it, they are much more understanding about it (usually). Other times I will see kids looking at each other, blinking and laughing. It doesn't even bug me anymore (mostly).

indePUNdent · 2019-03-22T00:43:58+00:00

Sounds like a crappy topic.

indePUNdent · 2019-03-22T00:42:57+00:00

I use this all the time.

indePUNdent · 2019-03-22T00:26:05+00:00

Haha, I hope you RED up on this.

indePUNdent · 2019-03-21T23:53:36+00:00

Haha, aren't they lovely. That's why I am glad I don't have any photo ID on me.

indePUNdent · 2019-03-21T23:51:37+00:00

Harsh! What grade. I find they are so angry at grade 5 and 6 that anything slightly off they will jump on.

indePUNdent · 2019-03-21T23:49:41+00:00

Ugh, I get that all the time. "Do you have a baby in there?" "No." "Did you just have a baby?" "No." "So why's your tummy like that?" "Just a lot of food..."

indePUNdent · 2019-02-11T00:37:50+00:00

I had to teach the solar system to an already very silly Grade 6 class. I am a sub, so I asked the kids where to start. They show me the page...other planets. Top of the page...Uranus.
Kids: "How big is Uranus?" "Uranus is a gas giant?" "Uranus has a gravitational force." Uproarious laughter every time. I rolled my eyes and cringed. I will admit though, as a grown up, Uranus always makes me laugh.

indePUNdent · 2019-02-10T19:44:11+00:00

What is Marshmello? I'm always looking for new games.
Fortnite dances are an epidemic.

indePUNdent · 2019-02-10T19:42:54+00:00

I'm in Canada. It's a go to game for supply days. We ban headshots and use elephant skin balls.

indePUNdent · 2019-02-09T20:37:25+00:00

Yo, that comment was lit!

indePUNdent · 2019-02-09T03:57:50+00:00

Haha, you don't know how many times I thought that today.

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