I love this forum...it has helped me so much and has given me great support. I had to make a big decision and I resigned from my teaching job...
I think the questions to ask yourself are these... Do I enjoy coming to work most of the time? Do I still have my passion for teaching? Can I...
You must have written my post too. I just resigned mid-year 2 weeks ago, but will continue on until winter break. I had hit rock bottom, mainly...
I feel the same. I'm beginning to question whether teaching is the right field for me. I think it's normal to say on Sunday night, "Yuck...I...
I just made a big decision and resigned from my current position as a first grade teacher. I went through a very ugly, heartbreaking divorce a...
This is a tricky situation. Yes, I think some administration can be difficult to work with. But I wonder if admin truly isn't supportive or if...
I just resigned today and will be leaving my position at winter break. It was a tough decision but like you but I dread going to school every day...
I am in a very similar boat as you and I think it makes it difficult because we care so much about our kids. I try to do the best I can everyday...
Everyday! I try to focus on the kids who I know want to learn and I've come to the sad conclusion that I can't save all the kids and make them...
I love this forum and have received so much good advice! Currently I am a first grade teacher at a very difficult school. I had to go back to...
I'm a first grade teacher and I have a lot of girls in my class this year. I feel like I'm a teacher in the movie "Mean Girls." Many of my girls...
That's a tough situation and I empathize. However, I've heard such words from my first graders. My advice is simple: stay calm and realize it's...
Thank you for your advice everyone. I have done all that you have mentioned, but he continues to be disrespectful and defiant. I am going to...
I teach first grade and my students have a hard time reaching the SmartBoard! I'd like to MAKE pointers for them to use, as I'm on a budget. Any...
I'm a Christian and I do name drop God from time to time because He's the most important person in my life. However, I do not think it's anyone's...
I have one on my team and though I am always kind to her and we work together, I choose not to eat lunch with her nor engage in conversations...
I'm a first grade teacher at a very difficult Title 1 school. We're known for our challenging behaviors. I have three friends in my class who are...
Thank you very much for your replies. Since my post on Sunday, things have improved as a result of me changing my attitude and trying to look for...
I've returned to teaching after ten years of being away from the classroom. I've been a para for 2 years, but have ten years of teaching...
Hi, After ten years of being out of the classroom, I'm teaching first grade again at probably one of the toughest schools in the district. I'm...
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