It wasn’t today… but it could be soon…

This is a big confession. I just turned 63.
Is django outdated?
Me? Addicted to caffeine? No, it’s a necessity
Haha WebEx for me 😭😝
True! True! 😩
The theme of this school year...
Happy Valentine’s Day English teachers!
Real New Year’s resolution:
Here is my front yard this morning.
This is how I feel after a very long week:
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Visual Storyteller
Just stick with quiet fox 🦊 or “Shut the fox up”
This just made my day!!! Thanks for sharing😄
I once made a post like this on Facebook, joking about how my kindergarteners were so shocked that I used the word "heck" when sometimes I wanted to say something much worse... it was a private post that only friends could see, but this other teacher who had friended me went behind my back and reported it to the principal, presumably trying to get me fired.
I certainly learned my lesson that time--I have never friended any co-workers since. That was before I found out about Fishbowl!
Eh... freedom of speech only extends so far. If it was something legitimately worrisome, like violent or racist, I could see someone doing that; but it was literally just a joke about something I'd never do, which is curse in front of my students
And depending on the kid that gives me trouble I have other words to go with it in my head that I want to say as well 😁😁
Real talk 💯
Thank you! I just laughed so hard and 2 minutes ago I was in tears from all the heartbreaking posts.
Two years ago this actually happened in front of my class of sophomores. I was terrified that I would lose my job but I think they took pity on me because my husband was going through chemo/I thankfully knew them well and had built some trust. However, a few did bring it up on my course evals under “what you could improve on is not swearing at your students.”
Visual Storyteller
Sounds like a really stressful year, I hope your husband is better.
This was ALMOST me yesterdya. My filter kicked in and all that actually fell out of my mouth was "shut your mouth!!"
Visual Storyteller
I TOTALLY get it!! Most of us have been there!! Lucky save on your end!
The struggle is real!!
How can you make children’s natural impulse for verbal communication work for you?
I do as much verbal interaction as possible. I teach math, and unless they’re doing the warm up, taking (rare) notes, or taking a quiz/test, they’re in groups. 😁
Conversation Starter
You are most welcome! I’m trying to stick to the Teacher Meme bowl for now… the others seem to get a bit crazy… and I NEED laughter!
Agreed!! I need laughter.