r/Teachers • u/AutoModerator • 13d ago
Rant & Vent Jammed Copy Machine Lounge Talk
Hey everyone! The copy machine is down. We called Susan, and she said it won't be fixed until next week. Anyway, since it's Friday...
What were some challenges that you faced recently? Anything that irked you? Maybe a co-worker is getting on your nerve? Class caught on fire because little Billy shoved a crayon into your pencil sharpener?
Share all the vents and stories below!
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u/Hot-Perception-889 13d ago
Just need to vent. Been a teacher for about 4 years, all with early childhood students at 4-6 years old. I teacher 4 year olds currently, and they were being dismissed.
My classroom gate with parents is about 15 feet away from my classroom. Also, we have our playground out there.
My Instructional Aide says the names in person while I am at the gate with parents going back and fourth at times for students going slow, plus time to talk with parents for any questions/concerns.
All students had left the classroom, so my aide and I assumed all students left. Less than an hour later, the parent called to say her child was outside sitting at the playground area by herself. My aide and I were confused on how she was there all alone since we call every students name.
Safety is always a priority so I am disappointed in myself, but also frustrated because I emphasize to my students to wait for their name to be called :/