I am not a screamer. I am a yell-er. My class is very noisy and I have need of a strong voice to get their attention. They work in groups and forget that there are 34 students in the class. I do not put children down, or make them feel small in the classroom. Children are the reason I am here. I did not appreciate your advice because you are not here and walking in my shoes. I find it curious that you have advice for a student you do not have. This is 4th grade. Wetting your pants in 4th grade is NOT acceptable unless you have a medical problem. Regardless, my students are allowed to go to the bathroom as needed except when I am teaching or testing. When it becomes a control issue, then we have a problem.
About MysteryTeacher
I am 53 years old and have been teaching for 20 years this year. I have two daughters and two grandaughters and two son-in-laws, all of whom I adore. I love to travel with friends but I am now saving for retirement in about 14 years. I am becoming technologically educated. Since digital is the 21st century than I believe that teachers should too. We need to be educated enough to understand our students.
I have a teaching degree, a masters degree, an ESL endorsement and a Gifted endorsement.