I know I have not been on here in awhile. I have posted some things here and there but not a real active member.
I am pretty good at introducing reading and I am using Daily 5. This is really helping me. But how do you start writers workshop? I have never...
What are some things you talk about with the parents?
Any tips? I have two students(for now) who constantly shout out instead of raising their hands. Normally I do not have a problem with this but...
Many of us are starting school tomorrow and I feel a bit overwhelmed. I've done this before but there are so many procedures and routines to...
I know Officer Buckle Lily Purple Plastic Purse what else? I have heard about No David Books but not sure which ones to use.
The first week of school or the second? I wanted to get my classroom procedures, rules, etc out of the way(during the first week) before I start....
Need a new system. Do you have them place them in their desk in a zip lock bag? Bins? In a basket? I'm thinking about having my groups...
Do you tell parents about any awards you have received during your time as a teacher? There is a teacher at our school who has a teaching blog....
The saving $$ thread got me thinking. I would love to get out of my current cell contract and go with a pay as you go type plan. Anyone did...
I know many people talk about how great Whole Brain teaching is. I have seen many of the videos and they seem to work. But does it work really?...
For those who tutor without an agency how do you arrange payment? Do they pay you before hand or after each session? By check or cash? I...
Another member and I would like to have our classes be pen pals. Anyone tried this? Tips or things we need to know to get started. We are both...
Another thread got me thinking... I know all teachers want their students to remember that they cared for them, wanted them to try their best,...
To buy your own personal color printer and laminator for your home use? We only have one color printer in our school that hardly works and...
I had this convo with one of my teacher friends yesterday over lunch. We teach at different schools and are both newer teachers. She was telling...
I saw a cute little lucky charms-I'm lucky to have you in my class this year- or something like that gift for the first day of school. Anyone...
My last post about living paycheck to paycheck I said I was looking for a 2nd job. What jobs do you work besides tutoring? I need the extra...
but the Suze Orman show makes me so upset sometimes when watching it. When it comes to the savings and retirement portion. I feel like I am...
Again many of you know I am switching to daily 5 this year for the first time. Just finished reading The Daily 5 and have purchased The Cafe Book....
