Sarah, Plain and Tall?
In third maybe you should start to move away from always using a picture book. Or, yes, you can walk around and show the pictures.
Try to just use it as a casual time to let people know when and how to get ahold of you, what long term things to expect like projects, how they...
One thing that works great is to draw two names at a time and then you don't have to wait too long for the student who is never ready. Or, you...
you have some great ideas here for free/easy stuff to do! Also kids enjoy being any kind of helper--can they be the pass out/collect person,...
What is your union/contract support speak to regarding this new teacher repeat stuff? We just got a real disrespectful DEMAND from our principal...
Seek coworker input. Don't figure it all out now--make changes as needed when needed--just let students know in advance what is changing, when,...
How about considering a school psychologist degree--more time and work, maybe too much testing to do, but more pay
Every time a middle school teacher I know selected tables over desks, they always switched out in two years or less. Think of it this way: you...
Any chance to just use a gallon Ziploc that might be on your supply list?
I see you are in Texas--replies from all over will really vary, so I recommend you talk with fellow teachers in school and district. For example,...
I don't know what grade you teach. With a little-to-no-English speaker, I try to get my hands on Kindergarten/grade 1 materials for reading--from...