I think to send your application packets out is an exhausting task, but it is one that does not hurt. If you are sending these packets to human...
Language Arts Interactive Notebook I use interactive notebooks in LA. One year my teammate that taught Science was having such a successful time...
I have not used the CHAMPS program, but I agree. I have had two "doozy" years, with children who have not learned the purpose of school or...
I agree a mentor would help a great deal, if it is a good one. Also the place to start is to get your hands on a pacing chart. Your instructional...
I often think of what the students are coming to school carrying in their hearts and minds. That helps me shed my personal woes for the moment. I...
This is how I got computers in my classroom. When I first came to my school I was given two ancient computers through discontinued computers from...
Wow! How long did this take... in all, per day?!
Thanks for the detailed information. I'll read the sugested book for summer reading. I can put this to immediate use. Seems this would be good to...
Could you give more details about how these type of questions work? What does each type mean?
Teacher 7, I work in a fairly large school, and the environment is unfortunately similar to the one you describe. I love teaching, but this...
I tried to read The Teacher's Funeral aloud, and it was awkward for me to read. Was it the dialect? I can't remember. I read a few read alouds...
This will be my second year being a mentor, and I think I will do a better job this year. Last year I did the before things mentioned talked over...
Don't forget vitamins. I never valued vitamins so much until I became a teacher.
Before teaching my commute was an hour 15 minutes each way. Once I started teaching I have always been no more than 15 - 20 minutes away from my...
How about salaries with KIPP schools...are they comparable?
I order chart paper, construction paper, and extra fine transparency pens from there each school year. Great prices, quick delivery....helpful...
You could always plan the first week with lessons on classroom procedures, community building, and baseline assessments for reading, literature,...
Congrats! Your excitement gives me a boost!
I lost 10 pounds last school year. I just had to make up in my mind that food is to sustain life not make my life. Over the summer i have dropped...
1. Go to bed early...9:30 pm 2. Make an orginizational plan and stick to it 3. Work out 4x a week 4. Grade papers a little each day. 5. Drink...
