I’ve been teaching for 21 years in an infant setting. I must say you have made me laugh so much - doubled up on occasions! This is the second of the collections of the amusing anecdotes that happen to teachers in the classroom. What a read. I spent most of my time laughing out loud while reading this. It perfectly sums up the life of a teacher and I recognised a lot of things that I've said and experienced in the classroom. However, you do not need to be a teacher to appreciate the humour in this (and the previous) books. You will likely recognise the humorous stories and one-off lines from your school. I know that I recall the days when the TV was wheeled into the classroom and the teacher then struggled for 10-15 minutes to get reception (there were only 3 channels at the time).

THIS IS YOUR Own Time You’re Wasting: Classroom Confessions THIS IS YOUR Own Time You’re Wasting: Classroom Confessions

Primary schools are a mine of hilarity, from the antics of the children to the embarrassment of the staff. In this book the two Mr Ps take a selection of anecdotes from their podcast and add in a few new ones. I loved the stories, although my experience is more secondary I empathise completely. I also like the fact that the two Mr Ps don't work in leafy suburbs as evidenced by some of the language and the standout tale about the tattoo. On a serious note the chapter on the pandemic was very touching as again it summed up everything that educators experienced during a very stressful time. This was a super fun book based on teaching primary school kids from the perspective of teachers! I adored the first book and when I saw there was a release for the second, I couldn’t wait! If you’re looking for a guaranteed hilarious and funny read, this is your book. Having seen and loved Lee and Adam Parkinson when I saw them on This Morning, and having experience of volunteering in Early Years education and teacher training, I was expecting to love this book - but unfortunately, I found it disappointing. Yes, there are some *fabulously* funny stories, and there are some *fantastic* observations on what's wrong with the funding, administration and observations of teaching; there's no doubting the dedication and love of teaching the personable Parkinson brothers have: and most teachers will be nodding in agreement with their recommendations.The authors are passionate about young people having a positive relationship with social media and argue for the introduction of a Digital Literacy Framework in England (it already exists in Wales).

This Is Your Own Time You’re Wasting: Classroom Confessions

Better than book 1 'Put a wet paper towel on it'. This has a serious end looking at how the brothers think education system could be improved post covid.The anecdotes are numerous and entirely relatable, I could definitely add many of my own and it gave a real sense of comradeship. I also related to a lot of the points as a parent and a homeschool survivor. Further, I could not make sense who this book was pitched at; it is written as if it is for kids, though risqué anecdotes suggest that this is not true. I couldn’t enjoy the very chatty style, which seems more like a podcast transcript than a book.

This Is Your Own Time You’re Wasting - Audible UK This Is Your Own Time You’re Wasting - Audible UK

Another hilarious collection of anecdotes from the classroom, with a serious message about the current state of our education system. Lee and Adam Parkinson's second book has a similar diet to their first, an inside look at education based on their popular podcast Two Mr Ps in a Pod(cast).

I have loved every minute of this book, from Show & tell to Pandemic (being a parent during that time.) to “o moments” and to everything else. I have nodded my head to all the parts I can see happening in my school or what I’ve been through. I have sniggered to myself and my son asking “are you okay?” To cringing and saying “oh my goodness.” Out loud 😂😂 I found the book largely unreadable for a few reasons: firstly, it is poorly formatted on kindle, so the different fonts used to indicate the respective author of a section doesn’t display. As a consequence, the text comes across as an author having a conversation with themselves. Additionally, quite a few spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes are to be found. Like the original, this has the perfect mix of nostalgia and humour and discusses how the education system has changed, both in recent times and very recent times, through COVID-19. The way these two tell a story is a huge part of why I enjoyed this so much! I flittered between audio and digital, and the narration version had me laughing loudly whilst hanging out the washing.

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Millennial references eg. 4 TV channels, overhead projectors, covering books, folding rulers, Parker pens - and loads more I’d forgotten about! Your book certainly evoked lots of memories from my own time at Primary School so I think the reach of the book is pretty much everyone and who doesn’t love a few leaked secrets from the ‘other side’ that is the staffroom?! I was fortunate enough to be an advanced reader of the original work ' Put A Wet Paper Towel on It: The Weird and Wonderful World of Primary Schools'. So when I heard there was a sequel, I bought it instantly. Anecdotes of primary school life from Lee (teacher) and Adam (HLTA).. The brothers have a podcast Two Mr Ps in a pod (cast) and the book is set out in this style. They recount various parts of school life that have happened to them or their listeners. A real laugh out loud book. However, as it stands, much of this book *may* go over the heads of general readers - and I really do wonder if the manuscript was seen by an editor prior to publication.Inevitably, some stories involve bodily functions and items that belong in an adults only environment but somehow found their way into 'Show and Tell' sessions. Teachers didn't always realise what some items were for, leading to huge embarrassment when enlightened by colleagues. The side-splittingly hilarious and heart-warming book from your favourite teacher duo and hosts of Two Mr Ps in a Pod(cast) As a Primary School teacher I was intrigued to read this book - I am only glad I received a review copy and didn't have to buy it as it would have been money I felt cheated of. It's your own time you're wasting" is a follow on book to the very enjoyable "Put a wet paper towel on it" and is filled with anecdotes and experiences from the unpredictable world of primary school teaching. Some practices adopted during the pandemic, such as the introduction of digital teaching platforms, have led to positive changes in education; however, resistance remains.