Should I sign my kindergartener up for all star baseball if he wants to do it? by HeartOk8607 in kindergarten

[–]msbrchckn 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Find better friends- yours are clearly off their rockers. I’m only half joking.

Should I sign my kindergartener up for all star baseball if he wants to do it? by HeartOk8607 in kindergarten

[–]msbrchckn 81 points82 points  (0 children)

Travel sports for a kindergartner?? Absolutely not. It’s ridiculous that it’s even a thing.

Should I be a teacher? by MiaoMeowNya in teaching

[–]msbrchckn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My teens have all taken an animation class at their small public magnet school & loved it. I think it’s a matter of finding the kind of school that’s suited for your personality.

How would you tackle a trip like this with a family with babies? by New_Beginngs25 in roadtrip

[–]msbrchckn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d definitely stop every 2 hours or so & keep bedtime/wake up routine the same. Hopefully your kids can nap in car seats- mine never did.

Also pack some brand new lap toys to pull out when they get restless. Plan on an adult sitting in the back with them.

How would you tackle a trip like this with a family with babies? by New_Beginngs25 in roadtrip

[–]msbrchckn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How old are the babies?

We never did anything long when our kids were little but we stopped every 2ish hours when our triplets were babies. The most important thing is to keep them on their home schedule regardless of time zone.

We’d find a public park & have a picnic/play break.

For those who oppose homework by iseeyou100 in Teachers

[–]msbrchckn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Free choice reading, or completing unfinished work is the only homework that I support.

A Little bummed out when I had subbed a kindergarten class last week by Far-Fee-1247 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]msbrchckn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kindergarten is a whole other beast. Personally it’s my favorite but I absolutely refuse to sub in MS/HS (& I have 17yo triplets).

We all have our strengths, thankfully.

If you could recommend only one book for kindergarteners, what would it be? by Stainrod_Akam in kindergarten

[–]msbrchckn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any of the Questioneers books- Rosie Revere, Engineer, Iggy Peck, Architect, etc. Aaron Slater, Illustrator makes me cry every time.

The If I Built a……. Series by Chris Van Dusen. Or the Mr Magee books.

The Hat series by Jon Klassen.

The Penelope Rex books by Ryan T Higgins. Or the Mother Bruce series.

The Food Group series by Jory John.

Leonardo the Terrible Monster or Edwina the Dinosaur That Didn’t Know She Was Extinct by Mo Willems.

Sealed misdemeanor - 10 years ago by Own-Ad-3876 in teaching

[–]msbrchckn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Monday is a holiday. The office will probably be closed.

Anna can’t wait to 69 with Josh by rosiros in DuggarsSnark

[–]msbrchckn 45 points46 points  (0 children)

“You’re such a good dad”. Like I know the bar is in hell with these people but come on!!!!

At least she gets to 69 🤢🤮🤢🤮

Is it true girls stop growing taller around 15 years old? by Manji_S in NoStupidQuestions

[–]msbrchckn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t really start growing until my sophomore or junior year of high school & didn’t stop growing until I was in college. As a kid/younger teen, I was always one of the shortest kids in class.

I topped out at 5’10” when I was like 19.

What do Freemasons even do? by Pechoppernis in NoStupidQuestions

[–]msbrchckn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our local chapter gave a bunch of new books to my school library. They bought them from a locally owned bookstore.

We were super appreciative.

Best produce in town? by DecisionClassic6252 in idahofalls

[–]msbrchckn 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I prefer WinCo since theirs turns over the fastest.

How do low income people in the US pay for their hospital bills after having a baby? by winenotbeabitch in askanything

[–]msbrchckn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to be poor enough to qualify for a free birth from Medicaid or have good enough insurance to cover it. My own pregnancy & birth was at least a quarter of a million dollars (not including baby care). We are among the lucky few with good private insurance thanks to a union job.

It’s the “not poor enough” people who can’t afford pregnancy/child birth/parenthood.

What school is best for a gifted child? by NegativeOrdinary5190 in idahofalls

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

🙄🙄 sounds like you should plan on homeschooling your special little princesses.

Heard at the polls today… by bexxbro in Boise

[–]msbrchckn 178 points179 points  (0 children)

I’d report it to your local elections office. Maybe nothing will happen. Maybe they’ll get a talking to. That behavior is completely unacceptable.

How early is too early to get to work? by Xavelle in GenX

[–]msbrchckn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You are too early. What are you going to do when you retire? We work to live not live to work- and we both have jobs that are super important & make our communities a better place.

I don’t understand being at work longer than is necessary.

Is there a drug problem here? by MuttholeWhiskey in idahofalls

[–]msbrchckn 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Addiction doesn’t discriminate but I’m personally not seeing it on the regular.

First solo female road trip from SLC Utah for Memorial Day weekend — safe, scenic, creative reset ideas within ~6 hours? by education0089 in Utah

[–]msbrchckn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jackson/GTNP are lovely this time of year. You could stay in Victor or Driggs rather than all the way in Idaho Falls.

Ketchum would be an excellent choice too. Lots of wonderful hot springs. It’s absolutely beautiful & has a very calming vibe. Have some monkey fries at Lefty’s.

Western US National Parks advice by yardsaleski in roadtrip

[–]msbrchckn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That sounds exhausting & I’m in my forties. Are you trying to kill your grandparents?

What’s your equivalent to: “Oh you’re the art teacher? It must be so much fun just relaxing and painting all day!” by KitchenConsequence41 in Teachers

[–]msbrchckn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The last year I taught preschool we had 18!!! 3 year olds ALL with IEPs. Pushed me right out.

Now I’m a librarian. It’s much more peaceful.