tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post2434959880431736359..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Substituteteacherwoman* Teaches ArtTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-17010326802726465872010-02-08T03:15:54.483-08:002010-02-08T03:15:54.483-08:00Thank you, Lynda. I agree that it takes a certain...Thank you, Lynda. I agree that it takes a certain type of person to teach. While I find standing up in front of students no big deal, I didn't start off that way. And other types of public speaking stress me.<br /><br />Tattytiara, thanks!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-53373749002952808872010-02-07T17:54:05.448-08:002010-02-07T17:54:05.448-08:00"Sixth-graders had to draw a shoe, which mean..."Sixth-graders had to draw a shoe, which meant taking off one of their shoes. I DO NOT recommend doing this during last period."<br /><br />Oh that made me laugh!tattytiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408220720084181008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-8157018745455137652010-02-07T14:24:17.347-08:002010-02-07T14:24:17.347-08:00I enjoy reading your blog. I confess I am in awe o...I enjoy reading your blog. I confess I am in awe of what you do, since the thought of substitute teaching utterly terrifies me. Obviously good humor is key to the repertoire, which you clearly have.Lyndahttp://tastefoodblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-42845483076242423612010-02-07T12:40:40.697-08:002010-02-07T12:40:40.697-08:00MODG, I think I'd be fired. Besides, my last ...MODG, I think I'd be fired. Besides, my last ex is from over twenty-years ago. I'd have to track down his number first.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-19628206947597374982010-02-07T09:48:39.073-08:002010-02-07T09:48:39.073-08:00Do you ever F with these kids? LIke have them make...Do you ever F with these kids? LIke have them make prank phone calls on your cell to your ex and say hi daddy? Or would that get you fired.Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08577926410913578120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-52176061288996887592010-02-06T19:15:36.454-08:002010-02-06T19:15:36.454-08:00Dawn, your comment made me laugh. There were A LO...Dawn, your comment made me laugh. There were A LOT of Batmans, Supermans, Spidermans, and several Supergirls. At least some children made up their own superheroes. Two girls were "Flowergirl", a couple of boys were "Icy" and a few had names I didn't understand.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-4794693652901595062010-02-06T17:26:00.378-08:002010-02-06T17:26:00.378-08:00Note to self... Never ask 5 year olds to write abo...Note to self... Never ask 5 year olds to write about their SuperHero Alter-Ego.<br />One- because I would have to give definitions of all above words and, <br />Two- because I just can't handle being around 20-something Batmans, Supermans and Spidermans.<br />Why? Because it would be too depressing to see so many kids without any real imaginations.<br />Tween feet--- one word... Ick!BusyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01075239923099332242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-60134303969375690022010-02-06T13:35:43.008-08:002010-02-06T13:35:43.008-08:00Rebecca, the upside of the shoe project not being ...Rebecca, the upside of the shoe project not being a kindergarten project was that I didn't have to tie all their laces afterwards.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-76225967636900399062010-02-06T10:34:01.205-08:002010-02-06T10:34:01.205-08:00Ha! Who ever thought having tweens take their sho...Ha! Who ever thought having tweens take their shoes off was a good idea! The visual - and the odiferous - images are cracking me up!Mollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09737883086499020291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-55441210764878744722010-02-06T06:30:11.261-08:002010-02-06T06:30:11.261-08:00Surfie, I think you're right, especially since...Surfie, I think you're right, especially since the sixth-graders had done the assignment before, though I'm sure they were wearing different shoes. I specifically added all the details for the assignments in case anyone wants to try them out. They could even be done in a regular class of young students in a pinch.<br /><br />Tiffany, the thing is, I force the personality. I've picked up tricks to keep them interested, like going through the bird books and telling a story about wild turkeys in my dad's yard in Maine and having all the kids tap on the tables to pretend that they're woodpeckers. When I sub younger kids, I feel like I borrow a personae that isn't me.<br /><br />See: <br />http://theresamilstein.blogspot.com/2009/11/finding-my-voice.html<br /><br />And yes, for both of us this is TEMPORARY!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-5051010588263180662010-02-05T21:35:20.970-08:002010-02-05T21:35:20.970-08:00Aw, at least you have a good spin on the day. Thi...Aw, at least you have a good spin on the day. This is exactly why I have such a hard time subbing for the lower grades--they need so much attention in order to do almost everything! But it seems like you have the personality to do it. Isn't it tiring?!<br /><br />I laughed when I read the part about resigning yourself to this "horrid job". I think about that, too. I refuse to allow myself to think of subbing as something permanent! It's a good job, but temporary. (Right? ... Right!)<br /><br />Keep your head up! Your own classroom isn't far away.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330348627805471431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-25703382420563060192010-02-05T15:02:36.347-08:002010-02-05T15:02:36.347-08:00I think maybe the superhero and shoe assignments s...I think maybe the superhero and shoe assignments should have been switched! That's an awful lot of character development for a first grade class to do, especially when the vocabulary is so advanced. It would be interesting to see how the 6th graders handled it. I'm hoping to be have my own art class one day. I'll have to keep these in mind!Surfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669534977712083199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-86565598888365314822010-02-05T12:29:25.190-08:002010-02-05T12:29:25.190-08:00Old Kitty, I think it was just the fact that many ...Old Kitty, I think it was just the fact that many haven't been reading very long that seeing "enemies" on the page looked funny. It probably doesn't come up in those easy readers! Thanks for the compliment.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-3488849712965222812010-02-05T11:13:09.141-08:002010-02-05T11:13:09.141-08:00Hi
I sort of understand why long words like "...Hi<br /><br />I sort of understand why long words like "enhancement" and "extraordinary" would be abit confusing for the children but then it's weird that they didn't know what "enemies" meant? I'd like to think that it's because they're all friends and only know friends!<br /><br />What a horrid tattler child and friend tho! <br /><br />You are so Super Teacher Woman.<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-74539122318587365782010-02-05T09:30:16.045-08:002010-02-05T09:30:16.045-08:00Thanks, Jackee. Maybe I'll make my own emblem...Thanks, Jackee. Maybe I'll make my own emblem "SSTW" and get a cape.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-57119959369641005852010-02-05T09:09:10.708-08:002010-02-05T09:09:10.708-08:00Old, mean cow? Never! You really are Super Substit...Old, mean cow? Never! You really are Super Substitute Teacher Woman. And this post proves it!Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.com