teacher reflections

2025-11-24

Emotional Hypocrisy of Adults | Jataka Tales Today

@chireveti Reflections on Being Human "Adult behavior", "Childhood emotions", "Courage and empathy", "Education system critique", "Emotional hypocrisy", "Empathy in education", "Professionalism vs humanity", "Social-emotional learning", emotional intelligence, Jataka Tales, teacher reflections, vulnerability 0

We ask children to express emotions while adults are trained to suppress them. Stop teaching Jataka Tales if you refuse to become the moral of the story.

2025-09-25

Quiet Cracking in Teachers: Classroom & Parent Insights

@chireveti Reflections on Being Human classroom chaos, educator humor, emotional labor in schools, IB learner profile, parent conferences, quiet cracking, Reggio-inspired learning, SLC conferences, teacher engagement, teacher reflections 0

Quiet cracking in teachers happens when performance continues but engagement quietly fades. A humorous, reflective journey through messy classrooms, Reggio-inspired learning, workshops, and parent conferences—showing the real human side of teaching.

A whimsical banner image of a female teacher in a dress with colorful hairpins, juggling a chess piece, a sloth, a banana, and a dictionary in a chaotic but humorous classroom. Hidden details include a friendly-looking monster and a tiny alien.

2025-05-25

The Funny Side of Teaching: 7 Unforgettable Stories from a Teacher’s Desk

@chireveti Childhood & Learning classroom chaos, classroom funny moments, early childhood education, educator life, funny classroom stories, funny teacher stories, parent misunderstandings, parent-teacher communication, preschool classroom humor, school humor, teacher burnout, teacher humor, teacher life, teacher reflections, teaching laughs, teaching stories, teaching toddlers 0

From mysterious “slats” to the child who only ate yellow food, a teacher shares the humorous, frustrating, and chaotic reality of working with young children and their parents.

A teacher guiding students beyond academics, showing care and mentorship

2025-05-18

More Than Just A Teacher

@chireveti Childhood & Learning, Life in Plain Sight beyond academics, classroom stories, early childhood education, education insights, education system, emotional safety, fair pay, mentorship, more than just a teacher, passion for teaching, teacher, teacher burnout, teacher empowerment, teacher identity, teacher reflections, teaching life 0

Teachers carry more than lessons—they hold stories, struggles, and hope. This reflection explores the meaning of being more than just a teacher.