If you PM me with your e-mail address, I can send you my welcome packet. I can't figure out how to post it here:huh:
We have a 20 minute mid-morning recess (9:50-10-10), and an hour total for lunch/recess (11-12).
This is what I was told happens at my new school too!:eek: I wanted to send home a "Welcome to My class" letter, but my principal said the class...
Also, just a basket of cute costumes would be so much fun! I have costumes in my classroom, and I have 3/4th grade (but they aren't out all the...
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone knows of any websites or books where I might find ideas, patterns, etc. for a drama center? I am thinking along...
Debbie Diller's Literacy Workstations book has become my "teacher's manual" for doing centers! Love it!!!!
The principal said she likes her teams to be balanced, with each teacher having unique personalities, but similar philosophies. Our ideals are...
Just wanted to say thanks to all who have posted on this thread. I am not new to teaching, but this will be my first year in 1st grade, and I am...
This year I plan to post a class list at each center and have the kids either highlight or cross off their name when they finish the center....
Here is what I plan to do, based on Diller's book: ex.-if you have 25 kids and want 5 for guided reading, have 10 centers set up for the...
I am also going to use Debbie Diller's Literacy Workstations this year. I am going to use what materials I already have to determine what centers...
Oh that stinks you didn't go!!!! I just saw your post now (it's 10:10 PM) or I would have totally gone with you! I am 20 minutes south of...
I am going from preK to first, new school, new state. I have also taught second grade. First is my ideal grade, I am so excited I can't wait!
I saw these too and was thinking about getting them. I thought they would be easier to keep clean (spray and wipe down), but I was worried they...
A fun and easy thing to do is put the parents in the students shoes, or "A day in the life". You can set up a few centers, have a read aloud, do...
It's making me THIRSTY;)
Oh, my friend, it is a delicious science experiment. You cut open a ripe watermelon and pour your choice of "adult beverage" (liberally) over the...
In college, my husband's fraternity used to roast a pig on their founder's day, but they rented one of those huge grills and did it the night...
What about a "grown up" watermelon? You can't drink it, but it sure is tasty:rolleyes: I also like the Arbor Mist fruity wines, especailly...
Did you go to Hillsborough County's teacher job fair? I understand that's where they do the bulk of their hiring.
