What’s the most ridiculous rule your school ever implemented (or attempted to enforce)? Honestly, my school is fairly relaxed, but I remember when my second-grade teacher prohibited us from discussing video games during class.
Unforgettable Moments: Navigating Challenges in the Classroom In the dynamic environment of a regular classroom, it’s not uncommon to encounter situations that require patience, understanding, and a bit of creativity. I want to share two particularly memorable moments involving students with special needs that left a lasting impression on me and taught me valuable lessons […]
How can I skip a grade? In 2020 or 2021, my family relocated to Mauritius, the country where my dad is from, due to the Covid pandemic. When we arrived, I wasn’t enrolled in school right away. In the Philippines, I had excellent grades, ranging from 88-98% in 5th grade. However, when I finally started […]
I believe my school should face consequences for what happened during Holocaust Remembrance. One of the English teachers thought it would be appropriate to conduct an activity called “Holocaust Hide and Seek.” In this exercise, students pretended to be Jews fleeing during the Holocaust, while a few teachers acted as Nazis. The objective was for […]
That sounds like a weird rule! It’s funny how teachers sometimes just don’t get how much kids love their games. I remember my school banned chewing gum, but it just made everyone sneak it in even more! It’s like they didn’t realize the more they tried to control it, the more we found ways around it. What do you think your second-grade teacher was trying to achieve by banning video game talk?