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Posts Made By: broad
Board: Substitute Teachers 02-25-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 1
 
Posted By broad
Middle School help

Thank you Submarine24 for the following idea: What to say when students act up:

"the most effective being "you seem to really want my attention right now. What do you want?" This tends to shut...
Board: Substitute Teachers 02-11-2021, 03:41 PM
Replies: 9
 
Posted By broad
I did it!

Thanks for all your responses. I did it and subbed yesterday in Kindergarten. It was strange with us all wearing masks but I felt so happy to be back in the classroom. The kids were so good and...
Board: Retired Teachers 02-02-2021, 09:47 AM
Replies: 24
 
Posted By broad
leg crams

Magnesium!
Board: Substitute Teachers 02-02-2021, 09:45 AM
Replies: 9
 
Posted By broad
Going to sub again?

I quit subbing in March because of Covid but now miss the kids and the people so much I want to go back. I'm getting my 2nd shot on Thursday (almost 75 and still kicking) and contacted Kelly because...
Board: Retired Teachers 07-24-2020, 07:38 AM
Replies: 19
 
Posted By broad
no make up

This is the first time in my adult life that I don't wear make-up. At 74 I just use moisturizer and lip stuff. Also my hair is growing quite long. I don't want to risk going to get it cut. So I...
Board: Retired Teachers 07-24-2020, 07:25 AM
Replies: 16
 
Posted By broad
bed in our car

We bought a bigger car - Kia Sorrento, took out the middle seat (quite an effort and brilliance on the part of my husband) and put in a mattress from our Ikea guest bed on a frame bought online. We...
Board: Substitute Teachers 04-30-2020, 09:25 AM
Replies: 41
 
Posted By broad
school in August?

I keep thinking about how they are going to manage back to school and I just can't see HOW! I've decided that I just can't risk subbing or volunteering. At 74 I'm in the high risk group. I have...
Board: Substitute Teachers 04-14-2020, 10:02 AM
Replies: 6
 
Posted By broad
lots of sub jobs

If they allow school to go back too soon, I think a lot of teachers will be afraid and put in for subs.

Here in Florida I don't think schools will resume until January - I could be wrong!
Board: Retired Teachers 04-08-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 16
 
Posted By broad
Walmart delivers

We have had two deliveries from Walmart and they have been excellent.
You order and pay online.
When they arrived today my husband was at the door with mask, gloves, etc.
We put non perishables in...
Board: Retired Teachers 02-22-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 6
 
Posted By broad
crystal lens

I had cataract surgery about ten years ago. It's a miracle! I just use reading glasses for very small print. Wonderful not having to wear glasses all the time.
Board: Substitute Teachers 01-12-2020, 09:15 AM
Replies: 22
 
Posted By broad
Teachers who correct your class!

It is still happening to me but I'm learning to laugh and let go.
I'm walking the Kindergarteners back from lunch and forget to turn and look back as I approach the entrance to building. There...
Board: Retired Teachers 09-20-2019, 07:28 AM
Replies: 11
 
Posted By broad
still teaching as a sub!

I'm 73 and have been retired for 9 years. I've subbed on and off then quit. I find that I need something where I can be creative. For me, it's subbing once or twice a week with the grades I love -...
Board: Substitute Teachers 09-18-2019, 08:03 AM
Replies: 12
 
Posted By broad
5 o'clock news

I see this being on the nightly news! - Sounds like abuse to me!
Board: Substitute Teachers 09-11-2019, 09:26 AM
Replies: 12
 
Posted By broad
my pet peeve

This is my number one pet peeve! It makes me so angry and I never say anything.

I have promised myself that the next time it happens I'm going to speak up!

"Excuse me, but I'm the teacher here...
Board: Kindergarten 08-30-2019, 08:08 AM
Replies: 4
 
Posted By broad
kindergarten game

Around the world is good for K and 1st
Students sit in a circle and one student stands behind one of the sitting students. Only those two may speak. Hold up a number, of addition/subtraction sum. ...
Board: Classroom Management 08-27-2019, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3
 
Posted By broad
crying first day

You need a volunteer! Is there anyone who could help you on the first day - a loving grandma like me! I saved a K teacher's life (according to her!!!) on the first two days of school. She had a...
Board: Kindergarten 08-15-2019, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6
 
Posted By broad
Update on screamer

Thanks for all your responses! There has been progress! Student really bonded with me on first two days and stayed by my side calling me "Grandma". I was not there the next day (subbing at another...
Board: Kindergarten 08-13-2019, 03:29 AM
Replies: 6
 
Posted By broad
screaming boy on first day of Kindergarten

I know there are some experienced and helpful teachers out there who can give me some input.

I'm retired teacher/counselor, substitute and volunteer. Yesterday I helped in Kindergarten on the...
Board: Substitute Teachers 05-18-2019, 02:39 PM
Replies: 4
 
Posted By broad
Fillers

A friend of mine just became a sub and has no actual teaching experience. She asked me for some fillers for transition times etc. for 1st Grade. I've decided I'm going to type up a list and maybe...
Board: Substitute Teachers 05-18-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 7
 
Posted By broad
so annoying!

I hate that when someone comes in and starts screaming at the class to be quiet, etc. right in front of you! I agree with others - just let it go. You know you are doing what's right for you and...
Board: Substitute Teachers 05-11-2019, 08:32 AM
Replies: 7
 
Posted By broad
update

I got rehired as a sub and actually worked on Friday for a half- day in 1st Grade.

All went well and I loved it! I got to read my favorite Robert Munsch books and also to act enthusiastic and be...
Board: Substitute Teachers 04-30-2019, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7
 
Posted By broad
Thank you

Thank you ElemEd - I signed up today! Have to go through fingerprints and paperwork again but may be in the classroom before school ends!

I knew I wasn't done when I was in Vancouver at a...
Board: Substitute Teachers 04-26-2019, 03:49 PM
Replies: 7
 
Posted By broad
love kids

Proteacher needs a LIKE button! Thanks for the encouragement!
Board: Retired Teachers 04-25-2019, 12:00 PM
Replies: 23
 
Posted By broad
keep some stuff

I agree with one of the other posts - keep some things you might need or use again.
I retired 9 years ago but I still sub and volunteer. I miss the kids! You never know how you'll feel after a...
Board: Substitute Teachers 04-25-2019, 11:55 AM
Replies: 8
 
Posted By broad
pencils and paper

Take some pencils, erasers and paper.
Also books you like to read to kids.
Games that can fill extra odd parts of time even if it's just simon says
Be positive
Take a wrapped thing - like...
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