My empathetic self just feels so sorry for the women
I cant imagine living in such a sheltered universe. They literally had no education or outside world experience and brainwashed. I also felt for Christine as she was welcomed into their society and only wanted to help them.
Still makes me angry and sad that in our times this kind of events happen regularly, "religion " or not.
I know this subject is often discussed but after just seeing Les Mis and granted shes a teen did not have the talent to sing the song. I wish we had a scene why she goes it or what made her" talent " choice singing
I have been dealing with some mental health struggles lately and try so hard to not call out especially since I have only been at my job a month. I was able to text out which is clearly better than phone but I still feel guilty and I know that I don't owe anyone explanation.
I literally ended up asleep most of yesterday so clearly my body needed it.
But I still feel bad and I hope nobody's thinking poorly of me.
Omg. I just saw the performance in Boston so many goosebumps. I have always loved Les Mis but haven't seen it on stage in 20 ish years. This was my 2nd time
The cast was so incredibly talented. Everyone did an amazing job and I was just blown away! If it comes to your city I highly recommend!
Usa and English speaking preferably
I have been at a Head Start for a little over a month. Today I saw a student from my pervious center. For background hes in preschool and Im in toddlers
He had many behavioral challenges/issues and after many meetings with his parents (the entire center was well aware of him) care was terminated. To put it gently his parents lived in denial and refused any autism screening
I had asked my manager if it was the same kid and she said not sure. So then she asks for info and I said : I dont want to get myself in trouble.
What would you do?
Looking to join the fun without going to Boston? Any local places hosting a watch party?
My sibling just got diagnosed he lives out of state and can't afford to a visit.
Just lost our father in December..I just hate this
From 10-43 this is the longest celebrity crush I've had and Im not ashamed!
Another member of my family member been diagnosed with cancer.Not lumch related but still,Altho hes a non-smoking person puts my own health the very front of mind. I shouldn't evem Be smoking because its so freaking expensive now! Anyway please share any tips tricks or apps that have been helpful on this journey. Last time I quit was for 8.5 months 10 yrs ago.
I plan to use patch for a couple of weeks. Tia
Saw that there are fireworks this weekend. Are they worth seeing in person if yes where from is the best? TIA
I have been at my head start for 3 weeks. Although I love it I have become extra paranoid about screwing up.
First- My lead teacher gave positive feedback immediately and now a little more quiet. I know everyone has stuff as do I but I feel a vibe shifting. And no i don't need praise everyday.
For example at snack this afternoon i was singing wheels on the bus. And said "the "students name" on the bus says? And the child said no. So I sang: her name on the bus says no no no. My coteacher says oh she doesn't like that dont do that, in a stern tone. And then later on the day says you can come with me to clean- we have to mop and vacuum
And I said everytime ive offered help they've been all set.
I also have an issue with an aba and their strategies. So an autistic child has his moments. He overall great if you are supporting him. However 2 things:
1 my other coteacher doesn't always follow thru with what the aba has been doing like using visual schedules
She literally said we're all done breakfast and dragged him to the bathroom (aba wasn't in yet) and its not the first time ive seen this so it took 2 teachers to change
2 same child this morning,major negative behaviors- threw toys and chairs and tried to stand on top of table. I intervene, habit of former day care setting, and aba says ignore it.
I have this now new constantly fear of doubt and insecurity of how i am doing. This week we also all got an email about tone sarcasm etc and it was brought up in our staff meeting.
I really want to have a sit down with my lead and a supervisor that way I know what I am doing is appropriate.
Im (43) the youngest of 4 (2 much older brothers and 1 very much older sister) and my dad passed last year. My mom 82 ,has always been judgemental, verbally abusive and cruel. Today I go see her and says she needs a haircut and made a comment about how hers getting so long and she could make it into a ponytail (exaggeration) and she said that pony tails look stupid on old people. She said you're not going to keep your hair long when you're old and i said yes I am. So she replies well you'll look stupid.
Then later on my brother (54 single) was saying he goings grocery shopping. I bring up that i just do the pick up at the store on the ap. And gave examples of how i dont like crowded ailes or long lines and it give me anxiety. He says " Thats anxiety? That's a low bar".Mind you during covid times I had a panic attack in a grocery store which basically ended in store shopping but he wouldn't understand that either
I tried to stand up for my self but realized it was pointless. Nobody in family supports me anymore.
Everything is met with cruel judgements and no apologies. It is incredibly challenging to be around them. My moms attitudes have rubbed off on once understanding brother.
My siblings do not care about me, my partner or my life. The support I get is from my partner his family and my friends and of course my therapist.
I wish I could just be honest and tell them how they make me feel almost every time i am with them.
I also realized that even tho my therapist thinks I should at some time have convo with my mom but I just don't think anything would get through to her.
I really miss my dad as he was the listener and he'd always stick up for me to my mom.
I have to say I was very anxious about starting my new job
Everyone has their own ideas and perceptions of head start programs. I tried to ignore what people said as I didn't want to start with clouded judgements.
Yes, some these kids have rough home life. Some are in foster care, being raised by grandparents/other family members or very young parents. Most are on the spectrum and have very challenging behaviors. These kids have sad and traumatic stories and their lives have barely begun.
I have to say i haven't felt more passionate and proud to be an early childhood educator and advocate . The teachers are absolutely amazing.
I love being able to engage and play and not worry about silly admins walking in with the dumbest demands. We actively observe, document everything about these kids.This is how a real early education program should be functioning
I love how 2x my coteacher said "great work today". I may leave work exhausted but I'm certainly less overwhelmed, feeling supported and look forward to my job. Yes its only been two weeks but it has been really great. Thanks for reading
Im 43 years old and have had 9 jobs in the field. The longest I stayed at one was 9 year and the shortest 3 months .
Anytime I change a job my family says something mean or cruel.
I cant even explain it to them about how how this field works. Some settings and run well and others not. I can imagine if I were constantly fired from jobs but that's not the case.
I see it as resume building and having diverse background. I dont see anything wrong with job changes. I also dont see why they care so much about my carrer when it has nothing to do with them.
I just wish they'd say "wow good for you" or "what is it this time ".
Like the title says I am really anxious
I have lots of experience but its always hard being a new teacher. If anyone has any advice please share!!
I took a job. There seemed to be no red flags. After a while crap hit the fan. Over enrolled classrooms, unreliable, unprofessional untainted teachers.
I lost my dad in December I was greatful for the time off. Not one coworker or member of admin attended any services This should have been a clue.
Long story short I should have known better to work for another day care chain. All they care about is money and enrollment.
They dont care about teacher's well being, or offering help in classroom management.
I asked in February If I could feel out preschool immediately my director says " I think you'd hate preschool "
Anyway Don't work for The Gardner School
Im a two teacher and barely any other teacher follows proper handwashing.
We're supposed to wash:
before and after eating
After diapers/bathroom
After outside /sensory play
From what I can observe barely any other classes follow these simple guidelines.
There have been hand foot and mouth, stomach viruses etc and nothing is ever done about it.
Im leaving my center fri and planning to call licensing
I gave my notice via email last Monday. Tues- Thur my director didn't really speak to me but if she did she was jokingly saying she wasn't talking to me due to my resignation.
Anyways Friday night as I am leaving she approached me asked me i didn't talk to her first. I froze and just gave an answer that was: I dont like corporate day care and then said she over enrolls and we dont have enough staff.
Then she says: "well I had to ask for money for teacher appreciation week" and then went on to tell a story about other locations - completely absolutely nothing to do with me or anyone else at my center for thar matter.
I honestly wish I could've been more open and say Its your management or lack thereof. Because we all feel the same about her. She interrupts every conversation. Lacks any knowledge, of early childhood development, takes on too much and cant plan.
Every time we have a corporate planned event she always passes in on to someone else..I could go on about her but really our center is incredibly dysfunctional we oftentimes don't even get breaks and cant even use the restroom.
I worked there for 8 months and nothings improved and I just cant turn around and regret leaving.
We have had so much turnover and 99% of it is because of her
Hey- need a usa friend Democrat/non-religious person