We are given 3 personal days up front and then we earn a sick day per month.
The comical part of the whole situation is that I've been at the school for 8 years. When I started there, I wasn't married so my student teaching...
I'm sure glad this post has been revisited. I'm getting married October 6. I'm taking 2 days off but im not sure what to do on the name issue....
Thanks BumbleB. I should be more clear. I'm looking for a weekly plan. It doesn't need to be too detailed. Just the subjects, activity and then...
Anyone have a lesson plan template that they use with areas to fill in the standards? I'm still struggling with my current template. I've been...
In the past, dress code has been lax because of our principal. However, we have a new principal next year and this earning dress down idea was...
We are adopting a new policy next year. Our students wear uniforms Mon-Thurs and then get dress down on Fridays. Next year, they have to "earn"...
Pretty short-cheap carpet :) I wonder if I should get some stencils. I hate my own writing and with paint, it would be horrible!
Not trying to rub it in, but yesterday was my last day :) I feel you. For the first time in 7 years of teaching, I realized I really didn't...
So I bought carpet squares that adhere to the tile. My plan is to have students line up on their individual square anytime we line up. They will...
Actually, we got permission for chalkboard paint as well. I was thinking of painting a table for centers with chalkboard paint.
In New Mexico, we have K-8 and 9-12. We are highly qualified in certain subjects and would teach those if we taught middle school.
So after years of begging to paint the mismatched and dirty walls of my classroom, I finally got permission! Of course, I have to buy my own paint...
Right now, as a first grade teacher, my students bring an optional individual snack to eat during their morning recess. Next year, I will be...
Actually I was part of a writing institute this summer for my Master's program and did an inquiry project and presentation on the importance of...
myKroom, I was actually thinking about centers. I do a variety of literacy centers now in 1st which gets chaotic. How do you like Daily 5? I...
Citations of said statistics please?
Hey everyone! I will be moving to Kindergarten next year. I have only ever taught 1st grade (for the last 6 years). I recognized that I needed...
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