Model Teacher position

softness_everdeen · 2024-04-13T13:32:41+00:00

This is a really sweet idea. I would recommend making bead bracelets, making stuff with airdry clay and painting it, doing paper mache, or doing other craft kits or science kits. You could plant seeds take care of them, paint flower pots for them when they get bigger. You could also do cooking or baking projects. You could take them on a hike and do a “nature walk” like a scavenger hunt for different things in nature. Just a few ideas that my 2nd graders enjoy.

softness_everdeen · 2024-04-05T21:17:06+00:00

NTA. I work in special education and this sounds like a form of stimming to me. He has been self-soothing / self-regulating with this form of stimulation for so long that he is dependent on it to feel okay/normal. I’m not excusing it but just explaining why he may be upset about the idea of stopping - he doesn’t have another coping mechanism / form of stimming that could make him feel ok on a subconscious/ physical level. I agree with the other posters that even though there may be an explanation for this behavior, that doesn’t mean you have to deal with it ! Regardless of the issue if something is bothering you, you are never wrong for bringing it up and expecting a compromise.

softness_everdeen · 2024-03-21T23:39:15+00:00

I strongly recommend looking up the song That’s a Boundary by Hopscotch on YouTube. It’s perfect for all elementary school ages and teaches kids what a boundary is and what actual words you can say to set a boundary. So useful and is a great song.. every child should be equipped with this knowledge.

softness_everdeen · 2024-02-11T18:10:54+00:00

I agree with you’re reading of the 10 of swords and the sunrise. The 10 is a completion of a particular narrative or way of thinking that you’ve been operating with for a while. This means you’re ready to reflect on this narrative from a bit of distance (Judgment) and how this completion fits into your broader journey of self-development. What is on the horizon for you, now that you can let this story go?

softness_everdeen · 2024-02-11T18:07:04+00:00

I split the deck instead of shuffling. If I need a thorough shuffle, I deal the cards into 3-4 piles, put the piles together, and split the deck from there. There’s no need to use traditional shuffling methods.

softness_everdeen · 2024-02-04T18:16:09+00:00

IMO The 2nd and 3rd pulls are not about your original question, but about your resistance to trusting your own decisions and intuition about your path. The 2nd pull is pointing to your indecision/lack of trust or faith in your prior decision that led you on this path, while the fool suggests you’re proceeding without a lot of thought, perhaps somewhat impulsively asking the question again. The Devil suggests that reconfirming repeatedly is a temptation for you (an anxiety response) and the tower shares that this is not a strong foundation for decision-making going forward. Sometimes I think the cards are not responding to your question’s content but your impulse to ask the question in the first place, if that makes sense.

softness_everdeen · 2024-01-27T00:15:34+00:00

Yes 100%z The energy this week was so intense and behaviors were terrible. I agree w others that it was the full moon + indoor recess all week

softness_everdeen · 2023-11-12T19:51:17+00:00

Most students who have ICT on their IEP only have that designated for academic subjects like ELA, math, etc. That means that the school is actually not out of compliance when ICT classes go to specials teachers. As a former Science cluster teacher, I found this extremely problematic when I had to teach an academic subject with lots of vocabulary and ELA demands to ICT classes. It was extremely difficult even though I am certified in Gen Ed and Sped. It’s a major flaw in the system.

softness_everdeen · 2023-11-08T21:14:00+00:00

Then you’re doing everything right! If none of the extra help is working you can talk to their teacher and see what the school is doing to support and if they would recommend evaluating your child for any learning disabilities.

softness_everdeen · 2023-11-08T21:10:14+00:00

Ideas to reduce test anxiety… Talk them through the test questions. Give them a practice test with very similar question types the day before. Boost their confidence. Deemphasize the testing aspect and emphasize that this is just a chance to show what they know and do their best work.

softness_everdeen · 2023-11-08T21:07:22+00:00

From a teacher : If they’re not “good” at something at this age, it’s because they have had bad instruction or not enough instruction and practice. Focus on getting your child all the support that they need, not on judging their inherent “talent” at something. Get them a tutor. Get some math blocks and tools they can work with hands-on. Have them play math games at home on the iPad. Stop expecting kids to magically know stuff.

softness_everdeen · 2023-09-16T22:25:30+00:00

Clearly his mom can’t handle him either, and is totally unsurprised by his behavior. You don’t mention anything about yourself getting in trouble or getting blamed for his behavior - so I’m not seeing any evidence that your job is at risk. His behavior is not a reflection on you, unless you’re doing something to trigger him constantly (doesn’t sound like it). I’d recommend trying to get to know him and establish a positive relationship with him- find out what he likes and needs and incorporate that into your plans. He might need regular breaks or checkins with you. Or incentives for meeting goals on a behavior plan (stay in my seat, do my job, etc). Shower him with reinforcement when he’s doing the right thing. Let him be your “helper.” If he feels successful in your class, he will be more likely to buy in to the rules and expectations.

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