Nope. It's 3:00p.m. at our school, on June 4th (yes a Saturday). I'll probably be the only teacher that has all of their kiddos that day. I was...
I pull out my rolling carts from my closet to store items on. This gives me more floor space in the closet to store things over the summer...
In our district the building coordinator (usually the VP) is required to read the feedback, and so is the district coordinator. I check my...
Northwest Arkansas is still growing and hiring. One district near us is hiring over 30 new elementary teachers next year. Not to replace...
My first year of teaching I broke my foot. I was walking down the steps of my classroom when my ankle turned and my foot rolled. Several bones...
I've also had a parent who has sent me little gifts each day of the week. Monday she sent me a Febreeze candle with a card and a permission slip...
Oh! And I forgot to mention we've had daily drawings for gifts that the Adopters have donated throughout the week. I think there is a gift for...
It would help if I spelled it correctly! School adopters are local businesses that support specific schools. Each school in our town has a list...
We are spoiled this year! Our PTO has been giving us gifts at the end of the day. Monday it was a bag of mints and Yorks that said "You have...
Sleep in and finish packing up my room for summer cleaning.
I will teach summer school if I am available those dates and am lucky enough to be one of the few to be chosen. Our summer school program is only...
We strongly encouraged our teachers to keep a paper gradebook the first year we switched over to our electronic version. That way if there were...
Just had to share: I nabbed a pair of shape-ups last night for $47.07 from JCPenny. They are on sale, free shipping, and I had an extra 20% coupon!
I bought a pair of the Sketchers Shape-Ups last year and they are my favorite shoes ever! They are super comfortable when I'm walking or just...
I use mine mostly in small groups working on reading and math skills. I also use it to record annecdotal notes and grades taken in small groups.
Organizing folders. Wow. That's something I've spent time on. I'll do it one way and decide I like it a different way months later. I do...
I use my iPad all the time in the classroom. It's perfect for small groups, taking notes, and pulling up information needed quickly. However,...
I would be upset too. Especially after all that planning! On the coins issue: Our bank will not take rolled coins. They've gotten rid of the...
I love dogs. I have two of my own that I adore. However, I am scared of strange dogs, no matter their size. I have been attacked by a dog...
They're basically gone in our school. Everyone has mounted projectors and document cameras in their room. If I had the space I would have an...
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