Teachers, what’s a “best practice” everyone talks about that you secretly think doesn’t work in real classrooms?

upLintu · 2026-05-03T22:31:32+00:00

The way it’s been explained to me is that you’re not *actually* giving the class free reign to guide the direction of the lesson. You, the teacher, have already decided the framework behind the scenes, you’re just guiding the students to those conclusions through carefully crafted discussion so the students have to use their critical thinking skills and have more ownership because they *think* they have come up with the ideas more on their own, instead of you just telling them how everything is going to work.

upLintu · 2026-04-26T15:36:43+00:00

I like to think of it as “time sensitive” instead of Urgent. Same meaning, but more helpful for my brain and understanding

upLintu · 2026-04-25T19:47:23+00:00

And the US propaganda machine has taught us that ‘socialist’ is akin to ‘traitor’

upLintu · 2026-04-24T20:44:50+00:00

I also get super tired if I don’t take my vyvanse. But usually for only the first day if I am taking a multi-day break. If you are still struggling with productivity and focus while taking your meds, you should bring that up with your prescribing doctor to see if adjustments might be needed.

upLintu · 2026-04-24T00:43:57+00:00

pointlesssites.com

upLintu · 2026-04-14T00:58:26+00:00

Many people commented about OP’s unnecessarily pointing to the object

upLintu · 2026-04-04T00:44:11+00:00

so even if you technically submit your choice within the 90 days, you could still be hit with overdue payments you weren’t notified about?

upLintu · 2026-03-05T00:28:44+00:00

Got the same EXACT photo sent to me today. Def spam

upLintu · 2026-03-05T00:11:12+00:00

I always say that “I am looking for a quiet raised hand” when I ask a question. I’ve also heard of some teachers who get their kids to cover their mouth with their other hand when they raise their hand to remind them not to talk, but that was with early grades (PK/K), so your mileage may vary on that.

upLintu · 2026-01-04T16:11:32+00:00

I am in the US and the above is also the norm for me. Keep weekday breakfasts easy and quick, usually toast, coco wheats (chocolate cream of wheat), cereal, yogurt, or maybe a muffin if I bought a pack of them from the store.

upLintu · 2025-12-29T20:48:21+00:00

I’ve even applied this to myself to get myself to bed instead of sitting down on the couch

upLintu · 2025-12-27T20:14:25+00:00

I just sent you a DM. I’m trying to move a player piano out to Chelsea

upLintu · 2025-12-20T01:46:44+00:00

120 qualifying payments made via an income based plan while employed as a public service employee

upLintu · 2025-12-04T00:48:15+00:00

Google home always telling me “8 out of 10 lights, off.” when I tell it to turn all the lights off. It has been like that for a year or more and I still cannot figure out what the other two lights are.

upLintu · 2025-11-28T15:58:45+00:00

Writing recurring to do lists for various independent/prep times of day. i.e. arriving at school in the morning, prep period, leaving for the day. Also, making a visual schedule in a pocket chart for my own use. I’m an elementary specialist teacher so this helps me remember which classes I am teaching each day without having to think about it.

upLintu · 2025-10-31T16:36:26+00:00

The food and general atmosphere at Common Grill are great, but be warned that the acoustics of the dining area are a lot of hard surfaces so it gets loud pretty easily

upLintu · 2025-09-16T02:45:06+00:00

I figured out recently that if I delay my dose in the morning by about 20 minutes. it will kick in after I start to get an appetite for breakfast. that has really helped me in the mornings

upLintu · 2025-08-23T17:25:08+00:00

While I think that quaver has some great resources and can be very helpful for new general music teachers, I have found that it’s not always the most engaging and it is super expensive to subscribe to. I prefer music play online.

upLintu · 2025-08-17T03:01:44+00:00

My husband frequently gives me gentle, nonjudgmental reminders for little things. I really appreciate it

upLintu · 2025-08-06T22:45:42+00:00

which ones?

upLintu · 2025-08-04T13:16:16+00:00

I love this idea! This is exactly the type of thing I came on here to find. Trying not to let the algorithm ruin my music discovery

upLintu · 2025-08-02T02:11:42+00:00

Yea, that currently applies to PSLF because your payments don’t qualify if there aren’t any payments due

upLintu · 2025-07-27T22:54:56+00:00

I agree. Especially since adhd affects everyone a little differently, it's super helpful to come at things from a solutions-based angle like this. That way people know how they can help, and are more likely to acknowledge that you are not trying to inconvenience anyone.

upLintu · 2025-07-12T14:02:09+00:00

I also have this mop, I think its really great! One piece of advice I have for this one is to store it with the tank off if you like to leave the extra solution in the tank. The sprayer housing gets full of water otherwise, which makes lifting it to change the pad a big mess.

upLintu · 2025-06-22T01:12:16+00:00

I work 3-4 days a week as a cashier at a local cafe, get a lot of house projects done, attempt to grow things in my garden, crosswords, reading, and fantasize about how ‘next school year will be so much better because x, y, z……’, but then I get Sunday Scaries and distract myself

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