Good Morning-- Thanks for all of your good thoughts.... I have tried substitute paras as well as substitute teachers. One teacher fell asleep....
I totally agree!!! I hate to talk with my union because they don't always put the child first. I am trying to. It is difficult because the...
Hi. I don't expect a reply--I just want to vent. I teach a self-contained class for children with emotional disabilities. I have 7 children. I...
I love the Tough Kid series as well. I have recently discovered the Skillstreaming in Early Chilhood book. It is by Ellen McGinnis and Arnold...
I usually cut a small slit in the top of each number square and insert a large paper clip (part of it hangs on back of calendar). Then I can...
I have to agree--Colorado is a great place to live!!!
Yes, unlimited lamination. The best thing is that I just drop it off and it gets delivered back to me......what a life! This principal also...
I am a teacher on the personnel committee at my school. One question we asked is "What skills would you need to do this job?" We are looking for...
I would get these things in order quickly: rules, procedures and routines ( sharpener, bathroom, drinks,etc), daily back and forth sheet (parent...
I'll run it past her when she gets back in town....thanks
I teach a self-contained class for severly emotionally disabled students, K-3rd. I try to pre-mack my schedule by alternating preferred and...
Good Luck!!!!! Be confident and let that school know what you can do for them.....
Good idea! Working in my room is a great learning experience. I have been at it for 19 years or so and I can say I kind of know what I'm doing....
You might want to read some of the "Feng Shui" books for the classroom. You'll be surprised just how many of titles you will find. Easy reading...
The kids start on the 15th of August. Last year I was unable to fill the positions. As you know, this isn't a job for someone just looking for a...
One of the teachers in my school had her K daughter at our school last year. It was nice for the student but the teacher is putting her at the...
Hey--just wondering: Anyone out there teach self-contained classes for emotionally disabled primary-aged students???? I was wondering what your...
That was so funny...I laughed till I cried! :thanks:
I'm so sorry! I always bring my custodians food. I also am considerate and do what cleaning I can to help them. This time of year they are just...
I like to start the schedule the first day. You can modify the center time by "teaching" one center a day. What is EC?
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