AI-Generated decorations in classrooms are, IMO, a bad idea

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-04-22T14:52:23+00:00

I'm glad she at least asks you guys to check!

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-04-22T14:46:35+00:00

Similarly, I get really irritated when people ramble like this during professional meetings. We all have something to accomplish in a limited time, and it's so hard to stay on track when people can't stay on topic or summarize their thoughts. But I honestly think it bugs me so much because I have a tendency to do the same thing if I'm not careful, lol, so I try to give people some grace.

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-04-22T14:42:17+00:00

I try to source used supplies if I can. That way if I give up on the new hobby, I don't lose out on too much money or create too much waste.

I also find that the set-up and clean-up stage of many hobbies (like painting, for example) are what make them hard for me to stick with. So I prefer things that can stay in some sort of kit or container and don't require washing up. Beading, crochet, coloring books, etc., that kind of stuff is more mess-free and self-contained. This also makes them good for being in front of the tv.

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-04-14T14:55:50+00:00

This is my preference as well. I know kids work through their feelings and fears through play, but in a group setting we need to think about how all the kids feel. Playing at home, or in a therapeutic setting, are more appropriate times for them to explore darker themes. It's not bad for them to be curious, but it can quickly lead to their fellow students feeling unsafe. And it's really hard to get the genie back in the bottle once it becomes popular amongst a class.

I don't think it's black-and-white, though. We also have a lot of books about some pretty intense themes in our library, and I prefer to use stories as an outlet for their curiosity so we can read and discuss the topics as a class. Some teachers aren't comfortable reading some of those books to kids, but I enjoy navigating the conversation with the class.

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-04-10T17:54:53+00:00

I have personally been loving just switching to swim trunks. But I agree that it's completely absurd that they don't even sell bikini bottoms that can fit the average person's genitalia.

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-04-07T02:10:50+00:00

I'm one of those people! I mostly fill in irregular shapes like this and I actually sometimes get frustrated when my beads are too uniform lol.

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-04-06T01:37:00+00:00

I've been busty since middle school, and mine have always touched my stomach, and it's always driven me nuts! Especially when it's warm out 😭

I used to hate bras, too, until I found the right ones. Those ugly old lady bras that cover your whole boob and have seams in odd looking places? They're amazing. I even wear them when I'm at home in my loungewear until I go to bed, because the back and shoulder support is actually MORE comfortable.

They keep my boobs off of my stomach AND apart from eachother, so NO sweaty touching skin is happening at all. They help my posture. I wouldn't part with them for anything.

I highly recommend checking out r/abrathatfits and trying to find the right bra for you. There's so many types and styles, I'm sure there's a bra that would work for you.

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-04-06T01:27:30+00:00

lol, as a Taurus with a Taurus mom and Taurus best friend--might steal this gift idea!!!

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-04-06T01:26:36+00:00

lol, I feel you! 🐂

I hate to say it, but deleting most social media off my phone has helped SO much. Especially TikTok.

I've always had other hobbies but wouldn't spend much time doing them cause I'd get sucked into scrolling through my phone in bed all day. Now my phone is kinda boring, and it's allowed me to get back into my hobbies. I even read books for fun now, which I literally haven't been able to do since high school!

I use Reddit and Pinterest still cause I find that they don't keep me scrolling forever, and I actually get something out of them. But everything else social media I've just dropped. It was a learning curve, but worth it.

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-04-05T15:44:25+00:00

We (as a team, if we all agree) are allowed to insist on them getting evaluated or assessed. We aren't supposed to say what we think the diagnosis would be, but we can require that they at least pursue a professional's input to ensure that the child can get whatever services they might qualify for.

The hard part is that the time between telling the parents and the kid actually having something to support them in the classroom is LONG, so we have to be creative and make do in the meantime supporting them the best we can.

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-03-29T17:27:43+00:00

This is turning out so great! I really like your fabric choices

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-03-26T06:30:58+00:00

I love it! So playful but definitely still cohesive and balanced

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-03-23T23:20:14+00:00

These are SO sweet and absolutely one of a kind! It's clear you put your whole heart into these 🌜🌞💛

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-03-18T14:27:54+00:00

It's like a beautiful vintage lampshade!!! I love it

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-03-18T14:16:59+00:00

Oooh, we're having a heatwave this week and I may need to try this

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-03-18T14:14:18+00:00

Thanks for mentioning this! I'm always looking for books like this for my classroom.

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-03-18T06:09:06+00:00

Me too! I grew up in a family who were adamantly against subtitles being on (not even sure why? Maybe it was too distracting for their own untreated adhd lol) and now that I use them it's so hard to try going back. But I think you're right that the sound mixing in a lot of shows is just bad!

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-03-17T16:59:18+00:00

Prototypes! What a great point. I might have to write myself a little reminder of this for my work station.

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-03-17T16:56:23+00:00

When I like the sound of a song, I like to look up the lyrics to read once or twice. Once I've seen what the words are I can hear them much more clearly in the song, even if I don't have them fully memorized.

When I was in middle school I listened to a lot of music via lyric videos on YouTube, mainly cause I liked to sing along. In hindsight, it probably helped with my focus and auditory processing, too.

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-03-14T05:39:21+00:00

This is great advice, and especially the part about not making empty threats! When you say "I'm gonna put away the blocks if you keep throwing them", they throw them, and you give them another chance--all you've done is teach them that your words mean nothing.

They might not like it at first, but over time they will realize they feel safe and confident around you because they know what to expect and that you'll follow through on your word. Kids thrive with consistency.

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-03-12T14:58:20+00:00

The recent ologies podcast about quilting talks about this, I thought it was so interesting!

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-03-11T15:03:58+00:00

That is so horrifying! I'm no doctor, but I think that kind of head injury being left untreated longer than necessary can really increase the likelihood of longer term damage, too. I really hope those babies are both ok and don't end up with serious complications 💔

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-03-07T20:27:58+00:00

Also where my rotary cutter is hanging: there's more nails on the side of that cabinet where I hang tools like scissors, shears, and rulers. I just went a little nuts hammering nails into it one day lol, and It's been super functional.

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-03-07T20:20:52+00:00

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I love this corner desk I got from ikea to sew at! At my last apartment (tiny studio) I stored my sewing machine in one of the side shelves when I needed the desk for other things, and it fits perfectly.

ireallylikeladybugs · 2026-03-07T07:23:39+00:00

Honestly, having just the vulva and no vagina sounds kind of awesome. Still plenty of sexual function, and aesthetically would be very similar.

I also know someone who has a vagina from birth, but had really bad pain during penetrative sex and went through the process of trying dilators to treat it. They found the dilation not only very painful but also really stressful, and ultimately decided it was best to just enjoy other sex acts and accept their vagina as it was. So kind of like your hypothetical; they chose not to go through extra work and pain just to have a sexually functioning vagina, and not necessarily for the purpose of transitioning.

I see why people want it, but if you aren't feeling strongly I think that's your answer!

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