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When I was in school, a few cookies and some holiday music were considered a party. Now, it’s like every little thing has to be Instagram-worthy these days. Whatever happened to just enjoying the little moments together?
lol a TA in my room hard core judged when I told her instead of gifts I was doing a fun shaving cream lesson and a cookie for each student. Parents weigh in! Would you rather me give your kids a fun activity you can talk to them about when they get home or a little trinket that is destined for a landfill? I sent a little message with pictures of each student to parents with ideas of questions to ask them about it and how to recreate it at home these next 2 weeks. I felt like it was a hit! I headed into break with a very clean smelling room 😂
I have two and it would never cross my mind to criticize for this. It's your classroom, dude. Just send them back in one piece. Clean optional.
“F*** your critics and the horses they rode in on”! Some people are only happy when they put down others.
I absolutely agree and yes I’ve had TA judge me too. As well as substitute teachers who have no plans to get finished with their education to become a teacher, but who “know it all.” Part of this problem is a lot of younger teachers who spend $100 on dunkin donut style parties it’s truly sad. It’s sad that as a consumer culture we’ve put value on $ spent on spoiling the kids in our classes rather than EDUCATING them!!!!!
Thanks for what you did
That's really awful, but you know what, I'm not all that surprised. It seems like everyone these days is incredibly entitled. Even kids. This idea that everybody is supposed to be throwing a party for you is just nuts.
I think your idea sounded wonderful. I bet the kids had fun and the parents were happy with that. Unfortunately, there are always people who need to criticize for whatever reason. As a mom,, I would have been very appreciative of the kind of gift you sent home. Don’t let one person’s opinion take away from the good things you are doing for your students.
Well now you know!!! Don't worry about the negative attitudes. You gave the party the best efforts and you don't deserve to feel this way. Enjoy your holiday break!!!!
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I'm so sorry. That is not ok! 🤬😡
Sounds like someone at your school is bored.
Not just younger in age teachers, younger in their career I should’ve said. Some try to get recognized and up for tenure by pleasing students and $ on parties is an easy way to get students on their side. Since nowadays the trend is to never discipline but be the kids friend!!
Who is doing the criticizing? Admin, student, parent, fellow teacher, para, or other role? Knowing who, can really change the perspective. :)
How is a “perfect party” defined? Who did the criticizing?
I agree with Penn High School 1. 😂😂😂
Who is criticizing you, and on what basis. Please do share; I am genuinely curious.
When my kids were younger, I was a room mother and it was my responsibility to organize all holiday parties, including food, decorating, and games. Our teachers were not responsible for any of it.
Where I am, the teachers do all the planning, bring in the food, and pay for everything. There are no room mother's anymore. We spend a lot and often get criticized that the parties are enough!
Hey OP. Who was criticizing you? Was it the principal? Was it parents? Many teachers don't any have Christmas parties. They just make gifts for parents and/or do art projects. What did you do?
That’s an easy one to solve - NO parties! It makes it easier to deal with the kids whose families or cultures don’t celebrate the Winter holidays. Maybe a holiday movie, but that’s it. I tell min that I’m not paid to be an event planner (I’d be making a lot more money if I were)!
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Does it depend on who the parent volunteers are? Or the number of volunteers helping out? Or is it more district/building controlled
Sounds like there’s a life lesson there-not for you, but for your students. Why were they disappointed? Were they involved? If not, if they want a different kind of party, how could they make that happen? What are the school’s policies on parties? (Let them research that). How much would a party cost? Maybe give them a budget they need to stay within? I know this is extra work for you and teachers have PLENTY to do without a party. Thank you for trying to celebrating with your class.