:confused: I am taking the Michigan Reading Minor certification test this Saturday and was feeling okay until early this week. I am okay with...
When I completed my Field Experience in Teacher Education (FETE) classes in college, we often had to write a paper/summary of what we did. We had...
We have an LRC in our building. LRC stands for Learning Resource Center. This is the only full name I have ever heard of for an LRC, but I do...
I have quite a large file box with folders for various academic areas as well as holidays and other special events. As I collect things, I add...
A classroom library is essential, especially all levels. I was fortunate enough to have a very generous cooperating teacher. When she did book...
I'm in the same boat. I'm a student teacher in 2nd grade now and I have to student teach in a preschool classroom in the fall. I started...
Still Stuck! My three second graders are getting ready to finish their non-fiction books. The three topics chosen were WWII, Rabbits, and Llamas....
Shaving Cream For those of you that mentioned shaving cream, how do you clean it up after the activity? Just paper towel/water?
I am having the same problem! I really want to do something special for my CT. She has been just absolutely amazing! I got really lucky. She is an...
I've heard a lot of people mention Sparkle. However, what do you do with those kids that have to sit out? I have 22 students and by the time we...
Thanks for the help. One more question... Our desks have laminated nametags and cursive alphabet taped to the top. How will the shaving cream...
What grade level would you recommend this for? I have heard of this idea MANY times. However, keeping MY 2nd graders in mind, I really dont' see...
I think that Cd's would be helpful. However, I also feel that there are a lot of "depends on." For example, many teachers do not incorporate music...
Cooperating Teacher Gift I'm finishing up my student teaching and I am starting to brainstorm for a gift for my COOPERATING TEACHER. She is...
After 5 weeks/units of spelling, we do one whole week dedicated to the review of the past 5 weeks words (appx. 25 words) We usually play games...
The only reason I am still in MI is to complete my education at Eastern. Then, I am O-U-T as well. Has anyone heard anything about benefits of...
I am a second grade teacher, but I have three students that are reading at about a fifth or sixth grade level (at least!). They do a lot of...
One of my 2nd grade guided reading groups (3 students) is reading at about a fifth or sixth grade level. They do a lot of independent work. They...
As a current student teacher, I can tell you that many Cooperating teachers are looking for us to take initiative. While he/she is teaching, sit...
My boyfriend is finishing his Student Teaching placement next month and has been told by many recruiters that being a male will help him in...
