I bet your school district has one, or will come up with one if you ask. If they don't then you are leaving yourself open for trouble. Let the...
I agree w/mopar, discuss all sides and let kids decide for themselves but don't put your slant on any issue. If you find a lot to disagree w/in...
Google Images has a few pics that might fit the bill. None are terrific.
Have parent support? You might ask some concerned parents to get on admin's back once the TA has been gone for a week or two and the students...
Best resource for you Look at Book Wizard. Put a topic the student likes into the quick search...get a list of books...go to left side of page...
book resource Spring, or anything else w/books, check Book Wizard and put your topic in the quick search. Get a list then look on the left hand...
sports salaries Here is one lesson plan that goes for average salaries of sports figures. Might be a challenge activity rather that whole class....
Do you have a smart board? If you have one, this lesson on elapsed time will be a good one. http://teachershare.scholastic.com/resources/10078
no stress I have them read 10-20 min. night. I also ask them to think of 3-5 story problems a week using whatever concept we are working on, if...
Go Queenie Great idea! I also ask parents at the beginning of the year if their child has any special needs, and to send me a note if there is...
more resources I wasn't sure exactly what you needed, so I found this page with lots of resources that might help...it is one long URL...
Also, if you have not asked the parents how is at home and ask the K teacher how he did last year, do so now. Let the parents know your concerns...
Just because she comes in at math time do you need to have her do just math? I would use her for whatever is the most pressing need at the time,...
good move You will have some troubles when the hormones start kicking in later on, but it is worth it. While you are transitioning, I have a new...
need help w/character study? I use this site all the time when my class is working on fiction. It makes the kids think more deeply about the...
do all of the above Encourage all of the students to try something on their own at home. Encourage the parents to guide, but not do. A few will...
use your science First, I think myangel has terrific ideas. All kids are fascinated by science. I know you need to keep things under lock and...
don't let it get stale I was on a teacher review board w/several principals. When they saw old BB stuff they went ballistic. We were observing in...
sites starfall and PBSkids are tops. Also try computer lab favorites at Scholastic. It is supposed to be for lab teachers, but I use it for...
fun spelling test or bee Give a fun spelling test or even have a spelling bee (great time filler) with candy cane prizes or ... Let children and...
