The Mad Chatters thread Part 2

[paigevz]

Oh, sorry, different stamps, different colors..........I used to use the letter and number stamps as well as animals, shapes..........I used it for learning/vocabulary as well as discipline.

Also, sometimes just for variety, I'd do a sticker or a drawing.........that was usually a happy face or a puppy dog as I can draw little else!

I drew the Cheshire cat smile yesterday with purple crayon.......I told the kids what it was and they loved it, but one parent sent a note........apparently she thought her kid did it and was trying to get away with something! Poor little guy!

 

[paigevz]

Hi Mindy!!!!!!!!!!! Can't you just not stand it? What's the first thing you're going to do?

We always go the first night to Chef Mickey's, then watch the fireworks from the balcony under the monorail, then ride in the cab around. We love seeing the lit up castle........our first night, the whole vacation stretched out in front of us!

 

[Bbgrizzle]

You're so clever, Paige!

Well, I'm tired so I'm heading off to bed. Looks like we're gonna have a super rainy weekend, so I"ll probably do some DISing this weekend. I've never experienced nonstop rain like this till I moved here. I love it as long as I'm inside.

Have a great night, Paige!

 

[cyjmhill]

Hi Bonnie!!!

Have a good night!!!

 

[paigevz]

G'night Bon Bon!

 

[Bbgrizzle]

Hi ladies!! Just a couple hours to go! I can't contian my excitement. So whats up around here?

Hi Minty! You get on just as I"m abou to sign off!

I know you will have an awesome trip! I don't think Karen chanted my name on Splash Mountain, so I guess you'll have to do it! And if you think about it, please send me a postcard! But if you don't, don't worry about it. Have the BEST time!!! Bye!

 

[paigevz]

Hi Cy!

 

[The_Horned_King]

It's been a while since I've been around...whats going on?

 

[jaycns]

I also used a thinking map to help them realize effects and consequences. I used it today with my 4 boys.

Basically, it has two rectangles on one side, a square in the middle and two rectangles on the other side. I would have the child sit down to draw what had happened in the large middle square. This has the child "sit out" from the situation without it being like traditional time out, which I feel is trivial at best, punitive at worst. Also lets the child express themselves in a more acceptable way.

Then, I would help the child identify what made them want to do that, and we'd write two possible CAUSES of their behavior in the left hand rectangles.......such as, I wanted the toy he had and I watched a fighting movie last night..........I always let them tell me the first one, which would be the immediate cause (I wanted the toy) and then I helped them think of why they'd be more impulsive/aggressive than usual (I watched a fight movie last night). I never gave words, just asked "Why do you think you're so grumpy? What happened before school/this morning/last night?" and they usually got it on their own.

Then, they had to think of a consequence to THEM in one of the right hand rectangles (I had to say sorry, I'm going to get a spanking), and, this is the hardest part, consequences to OTHERS. Usually it would be (I made Jimmy cry) but sometimes it could be (I made everybody stop learning and watch me instead).

I feel the causes and consequences were important for them to recognize. Also, the act of HAVING to tell you and HAVING to draw what THEY did, makes them take responsibility for their actions.............as you know, they try to make it someone else's fault.........this thinking map won't let that happen.

Good idea!!

Paige, I responded to the PM (I think) but then it blinked off the screen. UGH. I sometimes long for a good old pen and pad of paper!!

 

[Princess Mindy]

Hi Paige! I'm going to relax by the pool and then have dinner at Blue Zoo and then if I'm still awake some karaoke at Kimono's! I can't wait!!! The magic awaits me!

Bonnie! So sad we missed each other again! We've gotta stop doing that! Hopefully when I get back I'll catch you

Hi Cy!
Hi Horned King! I've heard so much about you yet I've never caught you online. How are things?

 

[paigevz]

Hello Horned King.

Jay, I got it and replied.

Mindy, that sounds like such a relaxing start.............I am trying real hard to be happy for you instead of jealous!

 

[jaycns]

It's been a while since I've been around...whats going on?

Congrats on the job! I am so glad you found a teaching position!!

 

[Princess Mindy]

Hello Horned King.

Jay, I got it and replied.

Mindy, that sounds like such a relaxing start.............I am trying real hard to be happy for you instead of jealous!

Hey I offered my suitcase for you to stow away in!

 

[jaycns]

Hi ladies!! Just a couple hours to go! I can't contian my excitement. So whats up around here?

I am excited for you...and also a slight shade of green with envy!

How are you even standing it?!!!!

 

[Princess Mindy]

I just try to step back, breathe, and DIS of course! tomorrow I will be going

 

[The_Horned_King]

Princess...Good to meet you too
Jay thanks!
So far so good we have a week and a half under our belts and all is well.
Hardest part is keeping up with the lesson plans. it's easy for me to go in and get teh kids making fun stuff and learning about art and everything( I tie all my lessons into their core subjects) the hard part is keeping up with the paperwork part to keep the Admin happy!

 

[jaycns]

Hi Mindy!!!!!!!!!!! Can't you just not stand it? What's the first thing you're going to do?

We always go the first night to Chef Mickey's, then watch the fireworks from the balcony under the monorail, then ride in the cab around. We love seeing the lit up castle........our first night, the whole vacation stretched out in front of us!

Ahh...that sounds MAGICAL!! Enjoy every minute of it (not that you have to be told that!!). Have fun with your mom...and remember to think of me on Splash M. too!! Oh and the Tea Cups...you have to think of us on the Tea Cups!!

 

[jaycns]

Hi Cy!! How are you doing?

 

[paigevz]

People here and I can barely keep my eyes open...........anybody ever fall asleep on their computer?

 

[jaycns]

People here and I can barely keep my eyes open...........anybody ever fall asleep on their computer?

I have done it before!