This Is Your Own Time You’re Wasting: The SUNDAY TIMES bestseller from the hilarious teacher duo and podcast hosts, the Two Mr Ps

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Lee and Adam are a delight, both in audio and text, I can wholeheartedly say this book isn't to be missed, even if you've not read the first book or don't teach or have kids. 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. 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. 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 was so close to giving up on this book and was considering a one star review but it saved itself with the last two chapters where there is genuine insightful discussion of teaching during and post pandemic. This was interesting and engaging and had a different tone to the rest - how I wish it had all been like this! Yes, by all means, share stories from the classroom (I could tell a few of my own), but this reads like office gossip and I had trouble believing it.

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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. It's not only good for educators but it would also give parents an insight into life in a primary school setting. 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. I love listening to the two Mr P's podcasts so it was a no-brainer that I'd want to read this book. This is the second of the collections of the amusing anecdotes that happen to teachers in the classroom.This read is entertaining, comical, and credible, ensuring many will be able to relate to these tales, whether reminiscing over your school days or if you work in these settings. With chapters covering things like 'Show and Tell' and 'Teaching Through A Pandemic', and 'Weird Parent Interactions', this needs celebrating for providing some humour in today's harsh climates. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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The book soon dwindled to nothing and I’d finished it in a blink of an eye. I don’t think I could ever get bored reading these stories and confessions from the teachers. More please!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). Millennial references eg. 4 TV channels, overhead projectors, covering books, folding rulers, Parker pens - and loads more I’d forgotten about!

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Another hilarious collection of anecdotes from the classroom, with a serious message about the current state of our education system. 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.A few minor points on SPAG though because, as a teacher, you have to be entirely bulletproof on this or you get your audience twitching in horror or delight. The two Mr Ps have done it again! This is a great follow up from Put A Wet Paper Towel On It and is relatable for anyone who works/has worked in a school. Ironically, punctuation is another issue for me. Paragraphs and sentences really need to have more than commas sometimes, to avoid the reader being puzzled when a train of thought seems to end abruptly, and having to reread passages until they make sense. Don't be afraid of colons and semicolons!