Thank you all for your responses.:):thanks: I actually had a pretty good day today because I never once tried to make polite conversation with...
The principal is aware of the tension and yes it would be in the same school. We are a small district and while I would have to see her, it would...
Just to clarify, I'm not going to resign, I'm thinking of asking to be "reassigned" to another grade level.
I would love to hear your thoughts on this. I never dreamed I would even think of it. I love teaching 2nd grade and always knew that was my grade...
Don't give up. I went through 12 interviews and didn't get a job last year. I just subbed at two districts to really get exposure in order to get...
I also have my projector suspended from the ceiling. Our district has either a Smart "Pad" or Smartboard in each classroom. I use it every day. I...
I don't think you should even consider your age on this decision. You will be the same age in 5 years whether you go back or not. I started...
Don't get me wrong...I LOVE the 5th graders. I do feel like this is the best grade for me because the majority of the time, MOST of the kids are...
Wow, I'm going to jump back in here because the two of you sound EXACTLY like me! What is it with 5th grade? They know the ropes of school, yet...
Hang in there...it will happen. I graduated in May 05 and didn't get a job last year. I was hired in March for this year. For that year I didn't...
I also am a first-year 5th grade teacher and here in Texas, they act the same! They talk constantly and cannot work independently. They have to...
Regarding students having phones: In our school district, cell phones that are seen in class are taken up and are taken to the office where a...
Google "Madelyn Hunter" lesson plans. Objective Modeling/Guided Practice Independent Practice Evaluation Remediation/Enrichment
I'm teaching 5th, but I have whiners also. Funny, they don't want to write anything for me, yet they have their own journals/diaries that they...
I also wanted to teach all my life, but not everyone can afford college right out of high school. I had to wait until after my children were in...
Of course I already knew you got it, but just had to say again, I'm proud of you for working so hard to get a job! :) I know it's been tough but...
Twelve! 12 interviews in one year to get ONE offer. I think it is just what God had for me. I built a lot of character during that time!
AARRGGHH! Me too! I just now found out WHAT I'm teaching!
Wow, JaimeMarie, I just found this thread today as I wasn't online yesterday. I'll be praying for you tomorrow. At least with so many interviews,...
This idea might not look exactly like a corral fence, but I saw a classroom with a small picket fence surrounding the teacher's desk. She just...
