Twinkl KS1 Facebook group

[Feenie]

Joined it recently, but might have to leave - so depressed at the level of incompetence! This weekend I've seen threads from a teacher of 30+ years who says that phonics is to blame for all her non-readers in Y2, a teacher who wants to know how to collect evidence in Y2 for explaining writers' use of figurative language (don't bother - you're reading the Y6 interim framework, love ) and a teacher who wants advice on dealing with 'figgity' children. And loads if threads asking to be spoonfed to plan EVERYTHING down to the last detail. Or threads that say 'do we have to teach such and such? Where can I find out? Thanks in advance.' READ THE BLOODY CURRICULUM!

And breathe.

I'm holding you personally responsible for my raised blood pressures!

I don't think mrz and feenie have any phonics problems

Maybe it's the answer to the phonics problems they don't know they have.

You're a genius, Rafa. Of course, that's it x2

Oh if only I'd put my job application in a brightly coloured folder, then I would have definitely got an interview.

If someone sent me a job application in an envelope full of glitter I'd stick it straight in the bin. With some choice words. We teach children - we don't have to behave as if our colleagues are children.

It should also be typed in comic sans just to make sure they know you are a primary teacher.

Please tell me that the glitter is a joke!

Our job applications are done online. No room for colour fonts or glitter there!

Please tell me I'm not the only one who doesn't constantly think about work during the holidays?

On the group at the moment it's a constant sea of 'so and so bought me this, it could be used as an x, y, z in the classroom' or 'saving this wrapping paper for repeating pattern work'. Considering hiding the group until I go back to work.

"Popped into school today ... what! It's Christmas!

I think there might be a competition for who can come up with the most creative way of asking for someone else's planning. . At least I hope so.

There's an excellent competitive marking thread at the moment.

One poster has announced she's taking her books to hospital to mark while she visits her mum tomorrow - she has just been trumped by the person who has posted that she took her marking in and did it while she was siting in bed waiting for her general anaesthetic.

Good God - competitive martyrdom, I can't bear it!

Happy New Year, untwinklers!

Happy new year! May our doors be unsullied by OTT decoration. :o

Speaking of which someone posted they went into school yesterday to put up a display

Happy New Year

Happy New Year, all the teachers on MN.
Thank you for all your help in 2016, Keep up your great work in 2017!

Happy new year.

I can't find that one!

Did anyone read the post last night from a TA with a CP concern about a child in her class?

It was relating to possible drug use in the home and was full of speculation about the parents, details of what was seen on a home visit () and criticism of the school's CP lead for not doing enough!

Truly shocking.

What is wrong with these people? You're posting under your real name, on an open public forum for goodness sake.

Did Twinkl have the sense to pull it - can't see that one.

Has anyone seen the ICT with Mr P video of ORT The Play that's doing the rounds? It's quite funny but I want to know why his dd isn't being given decodable books.

I've had to hide it.