What made you happy today?

Yesterday I was happy because I got good feedback on my (literacy) lesson. My engagement and animation was a bit step up from last week 💃

Today I’m happy because I passed the maths test (13/15). And one of the children told me I’m a good teacher! 😍 that made my day!

I’ve got a bit of time in for study while my son plays football. Luckily I remembered I have to plan my session for tomorrow. 😁

Forgot to ask, how did it go with your mum @Claire W
 
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Today was my first “Mrs S Quiz Thursday”. I didn’t have much time to prepare (lunchtime today and during training 😬🤭🤫) and was worried about it. But I think it went really well! The kids seem to have enjoyed it, and so did I. One child asked me if I could do it tomorrow - can’t it’s my study day. Then asked if I can do it the first day back at school - other lessons scheduled.

Anyway, overall I’m happy with how it went. I have to figure out how to pick winners in a better way next time.
 
Siikibam said:
Today was my first “Mrs S Quiz Thursday”. I didn’t have much time to prepare (lunchtime today and during training 😬🤭🤫) and was worried about it. But I think it went really well! The kids seem to have enjoyed it, and so did I. One child asked me if I could do it tomorrow - can’t it’s my study day. Then asked if I can do it the first day back at school - other lessons scheduled.

Anyway, overall I’m happy with how it went. I have to figure out how to pick winners in a better way next time.
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The secret to successfully winging it, is to ultimately ignore what the outcome will be. That sounds ridiculous, I know, but think about it - you're already there. You'll get your review no matter how it goes. People can sense worry, they can sense panic, and they'll use that against you if they feel like it. But if you walk in there, knowing it might all go wrong, but ultimately deciding that actually, that's okay because it's a situation I can learn from, you're already two steps ahead.

...my english teacher said this to me when I was doing my GCSEs. I don't plan well because I can't, if there's such thing as a phobia of paperwork I have it. It's like my mind refuses to understand what's on the paper in front of me - they're letters that make words, but they make zero sense. If not for her I'd've failed English entirely. I should thank her properly some day if ever I get the opportunity.

also the reason she told me, I needed to do a 2 minute oral presentation. It could be on anything, and I asked her to just fail me in advance. Instead I managed to bull**** my way through the whole presentation on something I didn't really know much about, and nobody twigged.
 
Lorcan said:
The secret to successfully winging it, is to ultimately ignore what the outcome will be. That sounds ridiculous, I know, but think about it - you're already there. You'll get your review no matter how it goes. People can sense worry, they can sense panic, and they'll use that against you if they feel like it. But if you walk in there, knowing it might all go wrong, but ultimately deciding that actually, that's okay because it's a situation I can learn from, you're already two steps ahead.

...my english teacher said this to me when I was doing my GCSEs. I don't plan well because I can't, if there's such thing as a phobia of paperwork I have it. It's like my mind refuses to understand what's on the paper in front of me - they're letters that make words, but they make zero sense. If not for her I'd've failed English entirely. I should thank her properly some day if ever I get the opportunity.

also the reason she told me, I needed to do a 2 minute oral presentation. It could be on anything, and I asked her to just fail me in advance. Instead I managed to bull**** my way through the whole presentation on something I didn't really know much about, and nobody twigged.
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Well done! And yes, you do learn from your failures. And it’s comforting to know that even experienced teachers can have a lesson go wrong/off plan. 😊
 
Siikibam said:
even experienced teachers can have a lesson go wrong/off plan.
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I'm now having a laugh to myself remembering just how many lesson plans I managed to screw up. :)) I was not a good student at all, lol. And if I could do it all over again...I'd do the exact same things all over again. Too many brilliant moments not to and this time we'd have smartphones for proof!
 
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I might be overtired, but after yesterdays cleaning and tidying and building furniture, I can't find 2 pairs of kitchen scissors (and I only have 2), or the multitool I was using that has a knife attached. I need to flatten more boxes and pop some of the very large bubblewrap and it's easier to do that by popping it with something sharp.
I can't stop laughing at all of this right now. I'm definitely overtired. But it's hilarious.
 
Happy today that my sister who I had a big row with last weekend over Mum going in a care home asked to meet me in the park and we made friends :) my sister took Mum home from hospital to her house last weekend rather than Mum going to a care home or a hospice like she was supposed to... without telling me... very well meaning, but worst idea ever! So we had a huge fall out. For 5 whole days.
Turns out I was right, we had a good private laugh in the park today about what its actually like living with Mum, not sure what we do with Mum next but at least we're in it together now- and at least Mum isnt living in my bedroom, much as I love her, I think I got the better deal just taking her goldfish...!
 
I know what's made me UNhappy today. I took Edward and Elizabeth on a date but the bonding failed :( I'm gutted as I was looking forward to welcoming two new piggies in to the family :( But Edward and Elizabeth are happy just the way they are
 
Claire W said:
I know what's made me UNhappy today. I took Edward and Elizabeth on a date but the bonding failed :( I'm gutted as I was looking forward to welcoming two new piggies in to the family :( But Edward and Elizabeth are happy just the way they are
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Aw I'm sorry to hear this Claire, its so disheartening isnt it when piggies decide that your big plans for them arent what they want, but at least Edward and Elizabeth still have each other and a fantastic home with you- paws crossed if the stars align then they might accept some other new friends in the future x
 
PigglePuggle said:
Aw I'm sorry to hear this Claire, its so disheartening isnt it when piggies decide that your big plans for them arent what they want, but at least Edward and Elizabeth still have each other and a fantastic home with you- paws crossed if the stars align then they might accept some other new friends in the future x
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Thank you, it is disheartening :( but yes, at least they have each other x
 
We foraged some sloes, now I have around 5 litres of slow gin, shame I can't really drink it till next year. I picked all of my tomatoes and cleared the greenhouse, apart from peppers and chillies, I had 3kg of tomatoes, all green unfortunately, so am currently making chutney, there were a few ripe to eat but not bad for a first year of growing. We are also having the last of the runner beans and a few carrots from the garden for dinner 🍽️. Suppose I ought to start thinking about next year's planting?
 
Spent half the day going through the question & answers in my theory test book. I did 7 sections & did ok. I was quite pleased with how many ticks I was able to make! I've not yet gone through the book properly. After each driving lesson I find the bit I need (eg roundabouts) & read up on it but I'm hoping to identify my troublesome areas...
 
I had a virtual knit & chat with some other people. Someone in a chat group ‘recognised’ me and commented on my knitting and hand dyed yarn. I did half of one of my online sessions for this week. And my youngest (7) seems to have got the knack of using a dictionary 😁
 
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Spent half the day going through the question & answers in my theory test book. I did 7 sections & did ok. I was quite pleased with how many ticks I was able to make! I've not yet gone through the book properly. After each driving lesson I find the bit I need (eg roundabouts) & read up on it but I'm hoping to identify my troublesome areas...
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I did loads of mock theory tests using the official app. It's really handy that app.

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