Nikki here. Please know from a Fifth (former 6,7,8 sub) who started watching when I was on the outside not knowing. I just had to SEE someone who looks like ME and has the outlook like me to know it could be done. Just you sharing is motivation. Now years later, I am DOING it and you are apart of that journey. Ups and downs. Your knowledge and just being you is very much appreciated.
I like your tips. I also make my first contact positive. My meet the teacher nights are packed. I love talking to the parents. My parents show up and its nice. Even when I was in middle. I will say that I am a type B teacher but my room is purposeful. I put much thought into my room.
Miss May, how do you deal with the heartbreak of letting go of kids you really connected with? I've been with my class for two years on a loop and there are some kids that I really bonded with. I want to keep in contact with them and their families afterwards but I guess life eventually drifts you away from them 😢
I know it's so hard. I have some families who have my personal phone number and personal email. I also, have theirs too. They will update me with things going on and how life has been. Looping is such a fun system! You definitely, get extremely close after two years together. Love it! ((HUGS))
I'm sure it would be hard for 100 kids. However, I believe anything is possible with the help of God. I would create 6 Remind groups for each class or maybe one BIG group for all. I would try and figure out a way once per 9 weeks sending them a positive REMIND message. I love REMIND because all communication is archived and can't be deleted. ((HUGS))
OMG Question of the Day!! My daughter's preschool teacher used to do this!! Such a great idea! I love this. Do you have set questions you use year after year?
Thank you for sharing. We just had our mid year parent teacher conference night and one common concern was the amount of/need for better communication I am going to set up Remind today. 😊 Also, why does it say “My last video” at the end? 🤔
Tiffany May please don't give up on teaching you are a excellent educator and we need more teachers like you as positive role models.
Nikki here. Please know from a Fifth (former 6,7,8 sub) who started watching when I was on the outside not knowing.
I just had to SEE someone who looks like ME and has the outlook like me to know it could be done. Just you sharing is motivation. Now years later, I am DOING it and you are apart of that journey. Ups and downs. Your knowledge and just being you is very much appreciated.
It was such a pleasure meeting you in Target. Your words truly hit home and God knew I need to hear them. God bless you and many ((HUGS))
I like your tips. I also make my first contact positive. My meet the teacher nights are packed. I love talking to the parents. My parents show up and its nice. Even when I was in middle. I will say that I am a type B teacher but my room is purposeful. I put much thought into my room.
I can't imagine having you as a coworker. So upbeat and cheerful. 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
Thanks for your tips and encouragement. You are very kind and generous 😊
You are so welcome! Many (( Hugs ))
Thank you Miss May! You are always such an encouragement! God bless you!!!
I was moved from teaching kindergarten up to teaching fifth graders
Yes, my district uses talking points app!
Ms. May I teach preschool and I use a lot of your ideas! Thank you so much ❤❤.
You are so welcome! ((HUGS))
Miss May, how do you deal with the heartbreak of letting go of kids you really connected with? I've been with my class for two years on a loop and there are some kids that I really bonded with. I want to keep in contact with them and their families afterwards but I guess life eventually drifts you away from them 😢
I know it's so hard. I have some families who have my personal phone number and personal email. I also, have theirs too. They will update me with things going on and how life has been. Looping is such a fun system! You definitely, get extremely close after two years together. Love it! ((HUGS))
What do you recommend for high schoolers? I have over 100 kids six class periods
I'm sure it would be hard for 100 kids. However, I believe anything is possible with the help of God. I would create 6 Remind groups for each class or maybe one BIG group for all. I would try and figure out a way once per 9 weeks sending them a positive REMIND message. I love REMIND because all communication is archived and can't be deleted. ((HUGS))
Some good stuff here!!!!
((HUGS))
Is Remind real secure? Some teachers use Class Dojo and others just communicate through Branching Minds I believe.
OMG Question of the Day!! My daughter's preschool teacher used to do this!! Such a great idea! I love this. Do you have set questions you use year after year?
No, I just let them come naturally based on our school day. ((HUGS))
Thank you for sharing. We just had our mid year parent teacher conference night and one common concern was the amount of/need for better communication I am going to set up Remind today. 😊
Also, why does it say “My last video” at the end? 🤔
I LOVE Remind so much!! ((HUGS))
Amen!! 👏
Can we be teammates Ms May???? 😄
I was wondering the same thing lol
Awww....you're so kind and sweet! ((HUGS))
@@teacherof20 I know right!!! 🥹
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Send any annoying parent my way! I got you girl! 😂🫶
I know you have me! I LOVE YOU SOOOOOO MUCH! ((HUGS))