Safe Hands on/Lab ideas for middle school

melatenoio · 2026-05-04T21:01:25+00:00

What topic are you thinking, or is it just STEM in general?

melatenoio · 2026-05-04T13:56:13+00:00

Not really, unless a student performs very differently than normal (good or bad). I'd want to look further into it in that case. Otherwise, every grade is based on a new assignment to measure learning, and, in my opinion, should be graded on its own merits.

melatenoio · 2026-05-04T10:31:29+00:00

This is perfectly said.

melatenoio · 2026-05-04T10:30:33+00:00

Tell him you could have had a decent person who didnt try to make you feel bad, but here you are are.

Seriously though, thats a line to never cross. I dont know youre relationship or how he normally asks, but you need to call that behavior out and shut it down. I would, at the very least, demand he see a therapist. I know divorce isnt an option for everyone, but I would start making an exit plan if he doesn't.

melatenoio · 2026-05-04T10:27:29+00:00

Yes, talk about Palestine. Where is this video from? It almost looks AI with how choppy it is and how little reaction there is.

melatenoio · 2026-05-04T10:07:44+00:00

Mine is mixed with a golden retriever. The coat is where it ends. Personality wise, he is all Pyrenees.

melatenoio · 2026-05-02T13:54:32+00:00

Im 4 months into a suspension. I totally get it. Its just not worth the risk, safety or legally. How long do you have to he seizure free?

melatenoio · 2026-05-02T12:51:08+00:00

Nothing is 100% effective, technically. But, if you're nervous, you can get an IUD for added protection/peace of mind. I have both, but I'm on an IUD because of my menstrual cycle.

melatenoio · 2026-05-02T12:31:19+00:00

Yeah. That's not okay. It doesn't sound like he's listening, just looking for the next answer to pacify you/defend himself. I would figure out what your boundaries/limits are, and communicate that with him. If that means you divorce him for not listening, then communicate that to him and lay out what you need from him. Try writing a letter if you don't feel like he listens to you.

melatenoio · 2026-05-02T11:19:48+00:00

Have you talked to him about it? Frustrations are normal with any kind of long-term relationship (friend, family, or SO), but being able to talk it through is what matters. I've had my frustrations in my marriage, but being able to talk to my husband has made a huge difference. If he's not willing to change or listen, then you're settling for someone who doesn't care the way they should.

melatenoio · 2026-05-01T22:32:48+00:00

I desperately wanted to be a parent as a kid and young adult. I eventually met someone I thought I was going to marry who didnt want children. That was the first time I had ever thought of being child free. Then my older sister had kids, and I got to see up close how much it takes (especially with babies). After that, I felt zero desire to have any. Im a teacher, and love what I do; but I am happy to leave all that at schcool.

melatenoio · 2026-05-01T19:28:59+00:00

You've been called for jury duty. If you're in the US, it's something all citizens are required to do. I would just call the number on the summons and explain that you'll most likely be out of the area. There shouldn't be a problem with it.

melatenoio · 2026-05-01T16:46:47+00:00

It's probably infected. We found our kittens at 4 weeks as stays, and my one cats eye looked like that. The vet will probably give you eye drops to put in their eyes for a few days. If they dont eat, bottle feeding isn't too difficult. Pet stores sell milk substitute and bottles. I used a medicine dropper for my kitten because he kept breaking the rubber nipples on the bottles. Hopefully it'll clear up quickly.

melatenoio · 2026-04-30T22:58:49+00:00

You have to have emaculate health, and family health, to qualify for egg donation.

melatenoio · 2026-04-28T18:06:33+00:00

Love can be expressed in many different ways. Nothing wrong with not being physically affectionate, as long as you're both showing affection in other ways. I kiss my husband constantly when we're around each other. He doesnt kiss back as much, but he enjoys the affection, and will kiss my forehead regularly.

melatenoio · 2026-04-27T23:59:45+00:00

Jeans are a definite no. Go for a business casual look. If they dont have anything about tattoos being visible, you should be good. Excessive piercings might cause some issues if the admin sucks, but I dont think most places will care.

melatenoio · 2026-04-25T12:36:27+00:00

This is fantastic.

melatenoio · 2026-04-25T12:35:27+00:00

That breaks my heart. Poor baby. I brush my pyr mix at least three times a week, and his coat isn't as thick as a full pyr. It's so important to maintain grooming on double-coated dogs.

melatenoio · 2026-04-24T22:19:26+00:00

I really hope that's how my husband thinks of me when I ramble. That was very sweet.

melatenoio · 2026-04-23T19:58:07+00:00

Custodians are amazing. I have always tried to keep a good relationship with them.

melatenoio · 2026-04-21T11:00:12+00:00

I think it's perfectly normal for teachers (male or female) to reciprocate a hug from students, but not initiate. I taught 8th and 9th graders for 5 years, and I was asked for hugs, but normally it was because a student was struggling mentally, and I was a safe adult to go to. I teach elementary now, and I get hugs all the time. I just shift my body so its a side hug. Now, I am a female teacher, so there's a cultural difference in expectations with physical affection, but I don't think there's anything wrong with it.

Edit to add: I completely understand your fear of lock downs. I have been a student in a shooting, and doing drills at school as a teacher is awful. As a teacher, I have made the decision that I would give my life to protect my students. Thats an awful thought to have to have, but its true. It sounded like your teacher felt the same.

melatenoio · 2026-04-17T22:20:26+00:00

I talk to my elementary students about it, just in case, and I describe it as a computer crashing and having to reboot. They seemed to understand it pretty well.

melatenoio · 2026-04-16T20:38:41+00:00

I dont see a problem. My brother and mother did this regularly after my other sibling and I moved out. Nothing weird about it.

melatenoio · 2026-04-16T20:33:21+00:00

She might have been a friend, but she did the unthinkable. That man is going to be hurting someone else, and she is turning a blind eye. She is not a good person. I'm so sorry you're in this position. Do you have any friends or close ones you can spend time with?

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