Definitely professional. I work in the same town that I live in and occasionally run into my students and their families, but we engage in small...
I use Creative Curriculum but don't use the website. Here's how I explained what I do in another post. Hope it helps: I use CC as well. Here's...
I am a change of career teacher. I worked for the state for 10 years before I took time off to raise my family. When my children went to...
I agree wholeheartedly with this statement. You can always tell the teachers who LOVE teaching apart from the ones who don't. I teach Pre-K and...
I teach pre-k and I get hugs and "I love you's" all day every day! I always say it back. Many children crave love and affection and I enjoy...
I have 16 4-5 year olds with an aide. Sometimes I feel like I have too many. We-re only 1/2 day so there is not a lot of time to work with the...
Cinderella had mice friends, you could do something with that. Or perhaps, do a magic potion (like the fairy godmother).
We make a class book (I see with my______. I see... ). The children work in small groups to write and illustrate the book. We make a mint...
Thanks guys. It definitely makes my life easier when it comes time to document their progress on the profile sheet. I do agree with Blue that you...
I use CC as well. Here's what I do. I have a binder and each child has a section. I color coded the 4 areas of development and put papers by...
I include all of the above as well as any differentiating I do. For example, when practicing name writing, I include the students who I sit next...
What about the parents that could pull their children out of the center because it is an unsafe environment? Does your director realize that...
Like DrivingPigeon, last year was my first year and I spent over $1000 of my own money. This year, I've learned!! My school is pretty good about...
Sounds delicious. I'll have to try it!
Ok what is white trash mix????
You're so great to think of this. I hate that my own kids are suckered into buying at the holiday shop (ok that I am suckered into it. It is a ton...
You have a very long day. I'm exhausted after my 2 1/2 hours. Most times I wish my days with them were longer so I could fit more in, but I was...
WOW! You need to to lead a workshop on time management!! How do you get it all in?? Are you half day or full day? I only meet 2 1/2 hours a day...
I'm a public pre-k in a private school so I can't do anything religious. The children make gingerbread boys/girls for the bulletin board, we make...
Hi guys. How do you decorate the classroom for the holidays? (children made craft ideas). Thanks.
