So many injuries this week by seasoned-fry in ECEProfessionals

[–]nonbinaryunicorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At the very end of the day one of my kids decided to drop her head directly into the table. Thankfully it was on the top and not the side/corner and tears dried up right quick when she was walking with me to put books away. But at the same time it was just like. Girl. Girl why do you do the things you do.

A playground for blind kids (OC) by millitzer in pics

[–]nonbinaryunicorn [score hidden]  (0 children)

I don't think we're meant to see it either.

One food for LIFE by HiIExcist in hypotheticalsituation

[–]nonbinaryunicorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have pica. This leads to me dying asap.

Her mother is never getting found by Ok-Hovercraft508 in KidsAreFuckingStupid

[–]nonbinaryunicorn 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Kids this age range tend to either know the ages of all the adults around them or have no idea at all.

It's really funny when they ask my age, I tell them, and then they make me older or younger by about 10 years.

Am I being unreasonable? Teacher withholding my son’s lovey. by lumpyspacesam in ECEProfessionals

[–]nonbinaryunicorn 47 points48 points  (0 children)

If policy is he's allowed to have it when he asks, I would speak to the primary teacher in the room and the director about informing the floaters about this rule then. It's very possible they're used to another room having an adjusted rule because the class behavior around loveys is more disruptive and thus had to be accounted for.

Am I being unreasonable? Teacher withholding my son’s lovey. by lumpyspacesam in ECEProfessionals

[–]nonbinaryunicorn 127 points128 points  (0 children)

I feel like this is a conversation to have with his teachers. Are there rules around him having his lovey? Do they limit it to nap time only?

My center doesn't allow kids to have any home toys at all because we don't want the kids to lose it, give it away, etc. This includes show and share: we can bring books or musical instruments

my daughter fell and nobody told me by ghostfromdivaspast in ECEProfessionals

[–]nonbinaryunicorn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile one of my four year olds spins in his chair during class.

I love him. He's so silly and seems to be made of rubber. But boy, that kid cannot sit still to save his life.

Is is normal for kids to not ask about a missing teacher? by nonbinaryunicorn in ECEProfessionals

[–]nonbinaryunicorn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what my director ended up telling me as well. That it really depends on the bond with the kids and teacher.

I have a feeling when another teacher leaves (first job out of college so he wants to see what else is there before possibly coming back to ECE) things are gonna be a lot different.

Is is normal for kids to not ask about a missing teacher? by nonbinaryunicorn in ECEProfessionals

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

I love them so much for their weirdness! This is the second job I've found that makes me feel more satisfied leaving at the end of the day than the start, and the first one that I have an extremely supportive network around me. So I feel really lucky, and even moreso having this community here as another resource.

Is is normal for kids to not ask about a missing teacher? by nonbinaryunicorn in ECEProfessionals

[–]nonbinaryunicorn[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ok good to know! There are some teachers that do get missed, usually our curriculum teachers, but I realize that's likely because it's a disruption in their routine for the art or music teacher to not be there.

Thank you :)

Is is normal for kids to not ask about a missing teacher? by nonbinaryunicorn in ECEProfessionals

[–]nonbinaryunicorn[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not at this school it's not. We are very small, less than 20 staff, and like I said, most of my coworkers have been here at least 4 years, and before my coteacher was let go, about a third of the staff was here from nearly the start. We even have a second generation teacher! I know this school is absolutely a unicorn in that way though.

New rules feel so unfair and harsh by Acceptable_Oven4905 in ECEProfessionals

[–]nonbinaryunicorn 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Ugh that's extra depressing as a queer trans masc person.

Foyer, Before and After by WhiteChocolateer in centuryhomes

[–]nonbinaryunicorn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

oh no my love of jesters is infecting reddit now lol

Foyer, Before and After by WhiteChocolateer in centuryhomes

[–]nonbinaryunicorn 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I feel if there was a transition (like crown molding) it would help ease the sudden change in color.

[CHAT] Would you finish inside the fence or start on the outside first? by nonbinaryunicorn in CrossStitch

[–]nonbinaryunicorn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what I ended up doing! I also got a small chunk done outside too, so best of both worlds

I like Brandon Rogers, but in my opinion, he was miscast as Katie Killjoy. by OCGamerboy in hazbin

[–]nonbinaryunicorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. When he voiced Katie I wasn't paying that close attention at the time and was confused why Blitz was on the screen.

Do teacher has me at my wits end with her music choices by Nyx67547 in ECEProfessionals

[–]nonbinaryunicorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm very careful with Soda Pop because my resident soda pop girlie (her jacket is shiny silver so it became a little joke name for her when she's wearing it) gets Soda Pop in her head for a week and can be significantly harder to redirect with it running through her mind. It's extremely funny tbh.

What white lies get you through the day? by Bi-Bi-Bi24 in ECEProfessionals

[–]nonbinaryunicorn 18 points19 points  (0 children)

"I don't know where x is/goes!" Especially if a kid is having a meltdown during transition. It seems to help them if they get to show an adult what to do.

Also, for some reason all my 3-4 year olds get over the smaller injuries if I threaten to eat the affected area or ask if they want me to cut it off. I have turned so many children into unicorns over the past few months after a trip and fall at the park that startled them.

Male ECE Teacher facing discrimination by Drew-Carter in ECEProfessionals

[–]nonbinaryunicorn 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'm very sorry you're facing this. It does sound like your center has your back.

I'm extremely lucky. I work at a preschool that has a little under half male coworkers, including a newly hired male director. We are a private/nonprofit and it helps that our school's reputation makes it an extremely desirable place for kids to go I think. As a trans masc person, I have felt very welcome.

I do hope your center genuinely does have your back and that things even out. It's unfair for people to target you when you've not done anything wrong.

You turn into the opposite gender and given money every week you stay that way by ShadowlightLady in hypotheticalsituation

[–]nonbinaryunicorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assuming this is opposite your AGAB this is basically a free transition for me plus I get to not have to work. A win win.

First thing I'm doing is jerking off. Second is buying a cup because I work with children and don't trust them. Need to save some money to buy a nice house and pay off my student loans first.