I am planning to give about thirty minutes of homework each night. On occasion it may be more, but I am hoping to stick to this time frame.
Thanks for all the ideas! :)
Hello! I am just wondering if anyone could share some fun activities they use on the first day of school. I'm open for any suggestions!...
Wow! Sounds like you're almost set to go. :) I called my principal last week and she told me I could bring in all of my supplies and materials...
There is a huge shortage of special education teachers in my area of Ohio. Last year was my first year of teaching, and I am positive if I had...
I accepted a job one week ago today and still haven't signed the contract. The board meeting isn't until tomorrow evening. I am leaving tomorrow...
Froggie, I am unsure what year of Reading First my school is in. I just recently got hired, so I'm not positive. When I did my student...
Hello, Just out of curiousity, what reading series are you using in your classroom? Also, does your school system use the Reading First...
prettyinpink: Thanks for the ideas! I'm definitely going to use a bamboo mat. Hopefully there will be enough room once everything is in my...
I use the card pulling system as well. This will be my first year using it with 3rd graders, but from past experiences it has worked out nicely.
I graduated in May of 2006 and got a full-time special education position starting in August. Had I not been certified in teaching special...
I am sorry, koop. I know how frustrated you probably feel right now. I know at this point in time you may not believe it, but the right job will...
Those are really cute ideas! I especially like, "Read It! Read It!" :p
Luv2Teach3rd- That sounds like a great idea. :) Thanks so much for your suggestion.
I had four references and six letters of recommendation.
This is what I was about to suggest. Great book.
This sounds very promising. :) I would definitely take a copy of your lesson plan for each member of the panel. I'm not sure about the thank...
Thank everyone for all of the nice messages. :) engmom, I live about 35 minutes from the school I will be teaching in. I live in southeastern...
Congratulations! I just got hired for third grade, too. I'm super excited.
Thanks everyone for all the wonderful ideas. :) Very creative themes! I found out that the beach chairs I planned to purchase are way too small...
