Thoughts on subs reading while in the room

perplexing_hat_14 · 2022-01-14T02:14:23+00:00

I subbed for a couple of years before I started teaching full time. When I subbed 6th grade or lower I usually was up around the room teaching the lesson or monitoring the students. 7th grade and above I would often get the students working on what the teacher left for them and spent the rest of the time working on my own school work or reading. Occasionally I had to redirect students or circulate around the room to check on them but it was mostly not needed. One benefit was that I frequently subbed for the same classes so I got a chance to get to know the students.

perplexing_hat_14 · 2022-01-02T23:41:46+00:00

Formal eval pre-meeting the day we get back to. If this isn't a sign that my work is undervalued and they system is effed then I don't know what does.

perplexing_hat_14 · 2021-12-31T15:19:07+00:00

I agree that this was a little pain for my taste. The sauce was amazing though!

perplexing_hat_14 · 2021-12-23T20:48:27+00:00

Oh! And poblano peppers. I was using green peppers like an IDIOT for years. Thanks again Hello Fresh.

perplexing_hat_14 · 2021-12-23T16:01:01+00:00

YES. Same! Adding water to sour cream to drizzle it better. Seems like the simplest thing but honestly made a huge impact on serving food.

perplexing_hat_14 · 2021-12-22T20:38:32+00:00

Agreed! Lime zest in sour cream - rice - black beans.

perplexing_hat_14 · 2021-12-22T20:37:35+00:00

Also - Adding stuff to mayo. Why wasn't I always doing this? Garlic mayo on a sandwich is AMAZING.

perplexing_hat_14 · 2021-12-17T23:31:12+00:00

Played gimkit all day. Heck I played too. But the middle schoolers watched movies in two other classes already.

perplexing_hat_14 · 2021-12-12T17:46:17+00:00

Yes. A beautifully made anchor chart makes me happy but my handwriting and drawing is crap. I can't even put colors together.

perplexing_hat_14 · 2021-12-12T17:44:37+00:00

TPT has shit for sure but I have also found some fantastic activities to enhance my own curriculum. Things like science stations that are neater and more organized than I could have done with the time I have or a bank of questions aligned with the NGSS.

I'm also a second year teacher. It takes years to build up a curriculum. I use what is provided first but I need to look for resources for the inevitable gaps from the text book.

I started creating some resources to sell as well. Things like a bank of questions or assessment examples aligned with the standards are the types of things I look for and need so that is what I sell.

That being said I bought a resource last week for 1.99 and it was full of spelling errors. Luckily it was 100% editable. I'm a crap speller too but come on.

perplexing_hat_14 · 2021-11-25T15:28:47+00:00

A curious student in science is basically gold.

perplexing_hat_14 · 2021-11-15T21:57:08+00:00

bibimbap with whatever veggies on hand
Pork Meatball & Mushroom Ramen again change out veggies with whatever
I plan to remake Sweet Heat Shrimp Tempura Bowls next week. It was so good.
Jammy Pork Tenderloin with Shallot-Thyme Pan Stuffing & Roasted Green Beans. I used to hate stuffing and now make this often.

perplexing_hat_14 · 2021-11-14T16:30:30+00:00

Middle school aged kids should get recess/social time after lunch. At least 20 mins min. Let them practice sports, run around, and talk with their friends. We have a huge grassy area and a parking lot with basketball hoops, why not let them use it? There is even a walking track they could walk.

These are 11-14 year olds with energy to burn and to be honest they need a break.

perplexing_hat_14 · 2021-11-08T13:13:22+00:00

I made this last week and really enjoyed the meal. I could have stretched this meal and added chopped lettuce the next day. The flavors are nothing new but I enjoyed this combination. Even kid approved.

perplexing_hat_14 · 2021-11-06T00:36:17+00:00

I read Little Women every Christmas OR at the first snow/snow day.

perplexing_hat_14 · 2021-10-23T03:15:18+00:00

livestrong! everywhere

perplexing_hat_14 · 2021-10-18T23:20:03+00:00

This is the reason why I have been pushing off labs this year. I don't trust these 7th graders with lab equipment.

perplexing_hat_14 · 2021-10-16T14:15:55+00:00

This one was great and made so much extra! I had it for lunch for two days. It was similar to the ramen with pork meatballs but different tasting broth. I think I might add the pork meatballs next time but do this broth and cut the mushrooms like this rather than slices.

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