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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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. 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). 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). 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.

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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. Another hilarious collection of anecdotes from the classroom, with a serious message about the current state of our education system.

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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. 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. 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.

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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.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. 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. Overall though, an utterly brilliant follow up to the original and I almost enjoyed it more. I also loved your unique take and opinions on life and wholeheartedly agreed with your stances throughout.

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

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. I love listening to the two Mr P's podcasts so it was a no-brainer that I'd want to read this book.Some practices adopted during the pandemic, such as the introduction of digital teaching platforms, have led to positive changes in education; however, resistance remains. 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. Millennial references eg. 4 TV channels, overhead projectors, covering books, folding rulers, Parker pens - and loads more I’d forgotten about! 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.