Yikes! Forget about it for your break. Fortunately, you won't have to deal with him forever...
Here is a post I wrote on teaching Ecosystems in 5th grade: http://www.thesciencepenguin.com/2012/01/science-penguin-teaches-ecosystem.html
Oooh, I also have a blog set up for the students on kidblog.org and the GT kids love going on there and sharing what they know and asking each...
I really like to give individual projects to the GT kids...they really thrive with it. If you aren't sure what to have them do, ask them about...
Key shameless self-promotion! No, but seriously, I'm giving away a $10 gift card to Amazon in a contest for my followers and also have posted...
I don't know stats, but I'm aware of the issues.
That really sucks. It is hurtful when you go above and beyond and it's not good enough for a parent. My advice: sit and listen, be respectful,...
I wanted kinder, but after student teaching, I decided I love teaching fifth grade! Management can be tough, but it's something you can learn....
Ed pretty much laid out any ideas I have. I'm really big into engaging the students in interesting projects. My school uses PBIS and it may...
No fancy advice here. I'm big on limit setting and meaning business. Be clear in your expectations, firm, and nice....
Ooooh. I didn't want to teach in California schools, but maybe I should encourage my boyfriend to take a San Francisco job. Fantastic!...
I subbed with pay once and once without pay during my student teaching. I would seriously just forget about the money for the day and take the...
plan plan plan I feel like I'm always planning. I kinda lay out the year over the summer, then make decisions or change things up as we go. I...
Learn it! I totally had to learn how to manage a classroom! It was not something that came naturally, but now I don't really have problems....
Sub Tips I found this article and wanted to share with y'all...
Potty I make it clear when appropriate times to ask to use the restroom are. They get sent in small groups at 9:00 because my room is right next...
I think Setting Limits in the Classroom is great for subs because it applies to everyday behaviors (especially with kids you don't know who don't...
I have used some things that set them on like that on purpose to get them used to it and they often calm themselves. Although, I had a laugh...
I love the Fred Jones book! That one and Setting Limits in the Classroom are my faves. I really struggled with management before because I let...
The sample questions are crazy! All of my students have always passed math, even if they aren't strong readers. Now, the math requires reading...
