I feel your pain. I am dealing with admins who are not supportive either and I have just been on my own. I am often worried that I am not doing...
As posted before about my situation dealing with trying to set up a classroom as a first year teacher and having no support, I found some things...
Thank you for the suggestions :) I have many who will be five by the end of this year, so i think its important they know how to write their...
30 miles one way. 60 miles roundtip. It takes me about 30-45 minutes to get here, but I live it the middle of nowhere so its all country roads and...
Hey everyone, I survived week 1 and week 2 is underway now. I was just wondering what you guys thought about this. At what age are children...
I have never had to experience this since its my first year (fingers crossing) but, I think I would rather choose to resign than be terminated....
Thanks Hoot. I am going to see about the mentor, and if not i think I am going to seek one out for myself. Its hard since many teachers in my...
I dont have any ideas really, except to make sure you use a large font and keep the letter short. Also, maybe enclose a picture of yourself and of...
I did the kissing hand too this year. However, i did an activity on the first day and I dont think I will do that again. It was too crazy and I...
I like that one too. We also introduced Today is Monday (to learn the days of the week) chicka chicka boom boom, and the napping house. The first...
In the morning while I am waiting for all of my students to arrive and for me to get situataed, I have the students sign in (take a sentance strip...
Hey, I sent you a PM regarding the themes. Also, check out Vanna's website pre-kpages.com she has alot of different themes on the site with tons...
I agree, the lead teacher job would be more benfical for you and will look good on your resume. I assume a lead teacher job would make more too.
I have carpet in my room too and I have a durable think tablecloth i have been putting down to protect the floor. It is vinyl too so it can be...
I have another pre-k teacher that works in a different district but is nearby. I have talked to her on the phone and she is VERY nice. The only...
Wow! This is kind of funny but sad at the same time! Imagine if this child never knew and slipped through the cracks and you guys didnt discover...
Thanks for the idea. I found out who handles the finances and she seems pretty nice. I think im going to mention it to her and see what she says....
Its wonderful to know I have the support here and I come vent here. Its eating me up and I cant take it anymore. Im sure my boyfriend is so sick...
Yes, i am a licensed teacher. I have a type 04 degree which is early childhood with special ed approval in my state. I am not sure what the laws...
