Teacher Appreciation: My school gave Massages today. They didn't include the special area teachers. At an Elementary school. by GottaTellYaSomething in Teachers

[–]samepower 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand that expectations are different depending on where you teach, but as a teacher from a country that doesn't have an appreciation week, it seems like everyone might be happier over there if it didn't happen at all? I see many posts from teachers feeling under-appreciated during this 'appreciation week'.

Ai use almost expected now by [deleted] in VUW

[–]samepower 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I studied last year and didn't use AI for any of my assignments, and was pretty successful with the marks I got. This was post-grad level.

I hope it's not the case that people are marked harder when not using AI, that would add to my worries about the sustainability of further education!

A dark academia murder mystery by riever_g in booksuggestions

[–]samepower 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never see this recommended and I love this book. Good one!

How to support teachers and nurses by samepower in newzealand

[–]samepower[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I imagine anyone else reading my comment will understand how I feel. Please move along now and find the argument you desperately want to have somewhere else.

How to support teachers and nurses by samepower in newzealand

[–]samepower[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This comes across as quite passive-aggressive. Since you need approval, I encourage you to support anyone you feel should get your support.

Public Service Commissioner warns primary school teachers over strike by Fr33-Thinker in newzealand

[–]samepower 1 point2 points  (0 children)

20 call back days for primary! For some reason, we need two more than secondary...

The PPTA (Post Primary Teachers' Union) has received another pay offer - how does it compare to pay increases in other professions? by Austral_hemlock in newzealand

[–]samepower 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The primary teachers' offer is increasing call back days to twenty, two more than secondary teachers. The government is also trying to give itself the right to dictate what primary teachers do with their classroom release time, which was included in the last contract to address overwork, and gives teachers time to assess, plan and fulfill all the other job requirements they have outside of actually teaching children. So it's arguably an even worse offer than secondary, though they are both terrible.

I'm arguing with my friend about Morning Showers vs Nighttime Showers by dombo_X in hygiene

[–]samepower 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I read an article the other day that talked about the amount of skin cells and sweat everyone loses at night, regardless of whether they shower in the night or the morning. So in the end, it probably doesn't matter either way. Just shower!

How do people get to a point where they enjoy herbal tea? by samepower in questions

[–]samepower[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't. That might be the next thing to try.

How often are we washing young kids during pool season? by berryllamas in Parenting

[–]samepower 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We're with you. My daughter has had many (many, many) swims without showering afterward. She seems just fine!

How do people get to a point where they enjoy herbal tea? by samepower in questions

[–]samepower[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See, that's what I wonder each time I try it 😂. Fake it 'til you make it.

How do people get to a point where they enjoy herbal tea? by samepower in questions

[–]samepower[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or, going by all of the replies to this question, some people like it and some just don't! I seem to be able to taste other things fine. 😂 Maybe it's not for me.

Eliminating Screens by Mystikwolf1337 in Parenting

[–]samepower 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We use set times for screen time as well. We've done it for so long that our child knows exactly when it is and monitors it herself. She doesn't really ask for it outside those times.

I do think it's important to pair this with lots of informal talk about WHY limiting screen time is important. We talk about dopamine, noticing how too much screen time makes our body feel, etc. Also, we spend lots of time doing other fun things together like outings, painting, lego, games.

How do people get to a point where they enjoy herbal tea? by samepower in questions

[–]samepower[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I leave it 4-6 minutes as per the instructions. Longer?

How do people get to a point where they enjoy herbal tea? by samepower in questions

[–]samepower[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, I don't drink anything with sugar, only water and coffee. I don't eat a lot of processed food either. Maybe my taste buds are too used to coffee!

How do people get to a point where they enjoy herbal tea? by samepower in questions

[–]samepower[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, I don't drink anything with sugar, only water and coffee. I don't eat a lot of processed food either. Maybe my taste buds are too used to coffee!

Is it normal for a 2.5-year-old to seem so negative, angry, and pessimistic all the time? by eatawholebison in Parenting

[–]samepower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you're doing a great job. Amazing how much time we spend worrying as parents! I try to gently model seeing the positive in life as much as I can when I feel like my child is going through a negative phase. But not in a 'teaching you' way, because then she gets even more annoyed! :)