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Earwax? Have you ever had to remove it?

by Never done it

Feb 12, 2017

I have noticed that either students are getting better at talking very quietly when they are telling me something or maybe I am getting hard of hearing.

Someone suggested to try removing the earwax?

Have you ever done this?

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MacQ On 2/12/17, MacQ wrote: > There is the possibility it could be ear wax causing your > hearing challenge. It could also be sensorineural hearing > loss. > > Im 61.5 years of age and I have hearing loss caused after > many years of being a former musician and a music teacher. > I first noticed it about 8 years ago. My hearing los...See More

Feb 12, 2017

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AM AS others mentioned a trip to the doc first time around.

If it's an earwax problem you can take care of it yourself. My son would lose some hearing due to that. Sometimes I had the doc do it but he said I could do it at home with no problem so I did that too.

He used a large syringe and then mixed 1/2 water, 1/2 peroxide. He kep...See More

Feb 13, 2017

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What is it with people

by who.type.a.period.

Feb 13, 2017

after.every.word.? I.see.this.fairly.frequently.ans.was.called.a.smart.a$ &37;.for.asking.

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wendy On 2/13/17, who.type.a.period. wrote: > after.every.word.? > I.see.this.fairly.frequently.ans.was.called.a.smart.a$ > &37;.for.asking. It's just a method of emphasis. It represents talking with a pause after each word. for example: I just changed the tire on my car all. by. myself.

Feb 13, 2017

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EXERCISE ROLL CALL for Monday

by JRod

Feb 13, 2017

Today was spent trying to get my mom some relief for her back/leg pain. Doctor found nothing serious (clots or breaks) and will follow up on Friday to give the pain meds time to work.

Because we had to wait for xrays and sonogram, the day slipped away. By the time we got home, it was late afternoon and I wouldn't be able to get my outside ...See More

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judycaret 9,000 steps for me today, a good walk.

Hoping for a little less rain here in Northern CA.

Feb 13, 2017

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Saturday survey

by Politics NOT political!

Feb 11, 2017

How has the recent election affected or changed your interactions with friends and family?

Regarding the presidential election, have you done anything differently than before (give money, attend meetings or rallies, unfriended FB friends, etc)?

Does an organization's beliefs or political stance affect how you spend or donate money...See More

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answers from me On 2/11/17, Politics NOT political! wrote: > How has the recent election affected or changed your > interactions with friends and family?

Actually things are better. I convinced my 3 closest family members not to vote for Trump or most GOPs. They were not sure at the time, but now are thanking me all over the place for "talking ...See More

Feb 12, 2017

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Mrwiseman On 2/12/17, answers from me wrote: > On 2/11/17, Politics NOT political! wrote: >> How has the recent election affected or changed your >> interactions with friends and family? >

Most of my family all vote the same way. I think the resent tantrum and sour grapes over this last election has been irrational. I have enough ...See More

Feb 13, 2017

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Apple Seed for Monday, 13 February 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

Feb 13, 2017

<h3><font color=blue>The boughs of no two trees ever have the same arrangement. Nature always produces individuals.

<i>~ Lydia Maria Child</i></h3></font>

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Apple Seed for Sunday, 12 February 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

Feb 12, 2017

<h3><font color=red>Force is all-conquering, but its victories are short-lived.

<i>~ Abraham Lincoln</i></h3></font>

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Lesson Planning Challenges

by Sarah

Feb 10, 2017

According to you what are the biggest lesson planning challenges?

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skeptic On 2/10/17, hmmm wrote:

> On 2/10/17, Sarah wrote: >> According to you what are the biggest lesson planning >> challenges?

Time

Feb 11, 2017

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pd On 2/10/17, Sarah wrote: > According to you what are the biggest lesson planning > challenges?

I create my lesson in just 10 minutes using free android app Vigyaa. It made my life easy. goo.gl/8E7pZn

Feb 12, 2017

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Apple Seed for Saturday, 11 February 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

Feb 11, 2017

<h3><font color=purple>It takes two to speak the truth – one to speak and another to hear.

<i>~ Henry David Thoreau</i></h3></font>

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Teaching Without Certification

by ChrisWolfCaesar

Feb 9, 2017

For those of you who are not certified, what has your teaching experience been like? What degrees do you have, was it tough to find work, was working in a private school enjoyable, how was pay, or anything else you might think is valuable advice. Thank you.

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Judy2/CA My daughter went to a Catholic high school and all the teachers were certified. The community colleges here generally hire part time instructors so many commute between colleges to make ends meet.

On 2/10/17, ex private school teacher wrote: > Teaching is challenging and having or not having a certificate > doesn't make one a good t...See MoreMy daughter went to a Catholic high school and all the teachers were certified. The community colleges here generally hire part time instructors so many commute between colleges to make ends meet.

On 2/10/17, ex private school teacher wrote: > Teaching is challenging and having or not having a certificate > doesn't make one a good teacher. With a MS you can teach at > a community college and the teaching cert. will allow you to > teach at either a public or private school. > > One of the biggest challenges new teachers face is classroom > management and sadly, that isn't taught to you, it's something > you have to figure out for yourself and you should have a pretty > good idea about it before you step into the room on the first > day. > > Make an appointment to shadow some teachers at both public > and private schools in your area to observe them in the > classroom and talk to them. Talk to the university where you > want to go about both options. In other words, do your > homework and which path you take will become clearer for you. > > > > > On 2/09/17, ChrisWolfCaesar wrote: >> On 2/09/17, ChrisWolfCaesar wrote: >>> On 2/09/17, Ex-private school teacher wrote: >>>> I taught at an independent preK-12 private school and >>>> there were both certified and non-certified teachers. >>>> The school was very small so there were no mentors, >>>> teams, etc. so it was pretty much "every teacher for >>>> him/herself". To be successful the teachers had to have >>>> good content knowledge, good classroom management > and >>>> the ability to work independently. If you think you have >>>> those skills and have an interest in teaching, go for >>>> it. Some of the non-certified teachers took the steps >>>> necessary to become certified and left the private >>>> school for a public school. >>>> >>>> I loved the independence of teaching in a private >>>> school, the pay, not so much. When I moved and went to >>>> the public school I felt like I sold my soul for the >>>> paycheck. >>>> >>>> Teaching has changed over the years and it's not easy. >>>> Just make sure you are making this choice for the right >>>> reasons. >>> >>> Thank you. I want to teach in a private school but am >>> concerned about not having a cert. I substitute teach so >>> I feel like I'm getting the hang of it and am not as >>> concerend about being on my own. >> >> Edit-If I don't get my cert I will get an M.Ed in History. >> What difference do you think that will make?

Feb 10, 2017

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DonnaR/CA I taught at a private Christian elementary school while finishing up the classes to get a California credential. The school I taught at did not require a California credential. However, priority hiring was given to those who had credentials in some state, and had teaching experience. We had several teachers who had just moved into California, wante...See More

Feb 10, 2017

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Learning websites for kids

by Shari1977

Feb 10, 2017

I used to post here several years ago when I was a substitute teacher. I've gotten back into it and am interested in educational websites to use with students when they are finished with their work. Fridays are my slowest days because after testing, I end up with almost an hour with "nothing" to do. I'm especially interested in science or...See More

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I have no website suggestions (many parents are requesting that their kids have no screen time in school unless required) so I have books, art supplies, and penmanship books--I have quite a few kids this year who want to learn cursive and have good penmanship! Also books/supplies for calligraphy, a center with simple science concepts based on Montessori science, Leg...See More

Feb 10, 2017

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AM These might helpful to you. kidsites.com/sites-edu/science.htm

kids.usa.gov/science/index.shtml

onlinenursepractitionerschools.com/100-best-science-sites-for-kids/

positive-parenting-ally.com/science-websites-for-kids.html

Feb 10, 2017

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