I had a little boy with leukemia when I taught pre-k a few years ago. I had SEVERAL meetings with the parents so I would know what to do. For...
I taught in a temp last year. I liked - being left alone (sometimes), being able to control my own AC.. and.. that's about it. Bad things:...
3. One is third grade, one is fourth grade, and one is a 3/4 combo.
My board is "Look Who Popped In!" I have a popcorn box and each student gets a popped kernal. They write 3 things about themselves, I add a...
You are fabulous! Thank you soooo much!
I am a first year teacher too, in MD as well. Mentally, I'm all over the place. When I first started (in October - yikes!) I liked it.. hated it...
Hello All :) For Black History Month at my school, we participate in a variety of activities. One of these is a mandatory door decorating....
I purchased a study guide and read read read over and over.. Math was my weakness, so I had a friend work with me on it. I gave another teacher...
Best advice I've gotten so far I think is not to grade every paper. Spot check and grade the really important stuff!
Exciting and exhausting. Frustrating and rewarding. I take lots of naps! :)
I've gotten the personal days advice too.. but I feel sooo guilty taking time off. Anyone else? How have you dealt with it? I'm taking two days...
Eager to receive the discipline poems as well. :)