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Teachers being caring

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Maureen80 · 28/01/2019 23:35

I am very impressed with my 6yr olds school because the teachers are always caring towards the kids, especially when they are outside playing :). Now, I know that is normal so I am certainly not complaining. Anyway, I was walking past the school at lunchtime after doing my show when I noticed one of my daughters teachers zipping her jacket up and then explaining to her that she needs to stay warm in the cold weather, it was freezing and my dd was only in a T-shirt so I'm presuming that she was too hot in class so took her jumper off.

I spoke to my daughter after school and was getting her though on the teacher and she only said nice things about her. It's so nice to hear, especially with teaching being a very tough job.

So, are your kids school teachers as caring, would they advise their pupils to go in for jumpers/jackets or zip jackets up for children :)?

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AussieMum28 · 29/01/2019 00:44

I'm a teacher. I would probably tell them to do it before they left the class. If I was in duty, I would either ask them to go back in or do it up. Probably ask them to put it in first. If they said no, I'd comprise by getting them/helping them zip their coat and explaining why it is important to keep warm! 😊the older ones I would problem roll my eyes at them as they tried to sneak out for the 1000th time that week without a coat 😂😂😂

SleepingStandingUp · 29/01/2019 00:51

DS is in school nursery, I love that the teachers pick the kids up, carry them around, go e the. cuddles etc

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Maureen80 · 29/01/2019 23:17

Dd was struggling with her shoelaces today so teacher did them for her which was good (dd can now do her shoelaces) sjd and went to the lost and found to get a wolly hat for her as she complained that her ears were frozen.

DD really likes her school and how caring they are.

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imip · 29/01/2019 23:22

I’m a TA. I’m forever zipping up costs, doing up shoelaces (don’t get me started in the rubbish shoe laces on kids doc martens - and they have zips anyway!). Lots of kids, however, tell me that they are not cold! They won’t put in coats. Equally, I’m not going to force a child if they are otherwise healthy and being sensible.

At my school we are quite tactile - kids get cuddles when they want them, are hurt, upset.

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Maureen80 · 30/01/2019 00:16

I really respect you then imip :). It must be pretty time consuming having to tie up shoelaces and zip jackets up for the kids at your school.

I really want to look into being a teaching assistant as well :).

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imip · 30/01/2019 07:05

I’m in ks1, so you do this more. As they get older I would probably ask them to do their own coats up to build independence skills etc.

It is a lovely job, I’d recommend it!

MargotLovedTom1 · 30/01/2019 07:14

I spend entire break times zipping up coats, sorting out zips which have jammed, tying shoelaces and rubbing children's hands when they're frozen and they don't have any gloves. I'm an actual saint 😇.

GrandmaSharksDentures · 30/01/2019 08:16

The teachers at my son's school genuinely care for every child. I am constantly in awe of their patience & skills. The are true professionals

catkind · 30/01/2019 08:22

First time in 2 children and over 10 teachers we have one who isn't behaving in a caring way. Year 2. It's not a nice atmosphere and all the kids seem on edge and reluctant to interact. Th rest have been lovely and the kids have worshipped them.

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Maureen80 · 30/01/2019 19:54

MargotLovedTom1, you sure are :).

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switswoo81 · 30/01/2019 20:59

I had to have surgery for a slipped disc in my back. Surgeon said it was repeated wear and tear... ie bending awkwardly to zip up 25 coats most days!! Now I sit on a desk and they come to me!

MargotLovedTom1 · 30/01/2019 22:03

Ah Maureen I'm really not . I just think how I would have liked someone to treat my children when they were the same age.

It's very sweet when you're patrolling the yard, you feel a little hand slip into yours and it's one of the Reception tinies who just wants to be with someone who makes them feel safe in the hurly-burly of the playground.

imip · 30/01/2019 22:28

Sometimes the kids come up and spontaneously hug me. Though I’ve quickly realised that if they come and hug you from behind, it’s not a display of affection - they are trying to hide from someone 😁

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Maureen80 · 30/01/2019 22:32

Ah, so they use you for hide and seek advantages [laugh]?

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CrossedToTheDarkSide · 30/01/2019 22:37

Going for an interview on Friday to hopefully start my journey into Primary teaching and this warmed my heart so much just as I was having a little wobble about the whole thing!! Such lovely little stories. Thank you everyone for sharing!!

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Maureen80 · 30/01/2019 22:38

Good luck CrossedToTheDarkSide :).

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DrMadelineMaxwell · 30/01/2019 22:41

I got a Christmas gift this year from a child who is not in my class, but who I have released from her stuck coat repeatedly since Sept.

On the last day of term she came up to me and asked me to undo her coat again. Then whipped out the gift to present it to me. It was very funny and sweet. :)

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Maureen80 · 30/01/2019 22:44

How does she get stuck in her jacket (oh my)?

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DrMadelineMaxwell · 30/01/2019 22:59

She manages to get a bit of the lining of her coat stuck in the zip as she pulls it up or down. It's a common occurance and I'm frequently a releaser of small children from their coats. I expected to have to do this a lot less now I'm teaching year 6 though!

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Maureen80 · 30/01/2019 23:03

I think that is what happens when my dd tries to zip hers which is why she prefers others to do it for her.

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Youmadorwhat · 30/01/2019 23:16

As a teacher I am forever zipping up coats, fixing hats, tying laces, tying up hair (I even have a box of bobbles in my drawer for emergencies), drying tears, holding hands, cleaning scraped knees.It’s a big part of the job caring for the children(and one of the nice parts ☺️) some don’t get it at home unfortunately 😢

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Maureen80 · 30/01/2019 23:22

What age kids Youmadorwhat :)?

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Oreallyoreilly · 30/01/2019 23:30

@Maureen80 i am a learning support teacher (Ireland) so I teach ages 4-8 mainly and obviously when I am on yard duty it is coat and hat fixing time. Every time a child comes over to tell me a story etc I bend down to talk to them, zip up their coat, fix their hat, etc and just mummy them a little. I have a 5yr old so the mummy just comes out on me 😂

Youmadorwhat · 30/01/2019 23:31

Oh that last post went under a different name 😂😂

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Maureen80 · 31/01/2019 16:59

Seeing all these comments has made me want to pursue this career even further :).

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