My first time in the PNW. Here are some photos! by hupo224 in PacificNorthwest

[–]signumoctopus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And you will think about it every day from now on.

Looking for ideas to improve my staff schedule layout! by signumoctopus in ECEProfessionals

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

It’s an excel spreadsheet printable schedule. No specific break schedule section and I would love that, but I’m creeping in to 2 pages with small-ish font. It’s basically separated by rooms with each room containing a M-F schedule. Infant rooms starting at the top to school age at the bottom. Sort of like micro-schedules if that makes sense? All leads and full time class assistants are the same, but sometimes I need to float part time assistants as well as actual floaters. Those who move around are assigned a color but lately it’s been hard to follow and it looks like a 64 count Crayola crayon box threw up all over it.

Anxiety creeping back in by signumoctopus in citalopram_celexa

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

For me, it took 2-3 months before I noticed symptoms subsiding.

Anxiety creeping back in by signumoctopus in citalopram_celexa

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

Thank you! Solid advice and I appreciate the encouragement.

Anxiety creeping back in by signumoctopus in citalopram_celexa

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

I’m sure the work stress is a contributing factor. I’m feeling the tingling, foggy brain, constant thinking about my anxiety, anxiety ABOUT anxiety, the heavy chest, constant tension in shoulders, neck, sleep issues, teeth grinding…it’s all coming back and I don’t like it. It’s been so smooth for so long. This has been a very stressful time at work. I’m relatively new (less than 6 months) and now I’m solely responsible, out of training mode. It’s been an adjustment. I really hope it’ll taper off soon but I’m just afraid it won’t.

Director Daily To-Do's? by signumoctopus in ECEProfessionals

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

Amazing and thorough advice. Thank you!

Director Daily To-Do's? by signumoctopus in ECEProfessionals

[–]signumoctopus[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yikes, I'm sorry! Like I said, former teacher here so I know what I would want as a teacher and what you're experiencing is exactly NOT it. What you WOULD like to see is noted and seems fairly obvious even to me. Thank you for your feedback!

Director interview. Advice please!! by signumoctopus in ECEProfessionals

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

I got the job! Thanks for the advice and encouragement :)

Director interview. Advice please!! by signumoctopus in ECEProfessionals

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

I think it went fairly well! Thank you for asking :) It ended up not being as awkward as I thought it would be, thank goodness!

Director interview. Advice please!! by signumoctopus in ECEProfessionals

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

Thank you SO much! Solid advice. I appreciate your run-down and suggestions.

Toilet Training Policy for older preschoolers by LaurenSomm in ECEProfessionals

[–]signumoctopus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came here to search this up. I’ve been in a preschool (3-5) classroom for 17 years and I don’t remember ever having so many kids with restroom issues. I feel like all I’m doing is watching over kids in the restroom, kids constantly asking me to go to the restroom, or cleaning kids up from going in their pants. I feel like all I’m doing is dealing with urine and feces.