I've had two projects funded on Donor's Choose, and have a third project up right now. It's been a great way to get those extra things that I...
I'm currently reading the Gallagher Girls series by Ally Carter & i am really enjoying it! The first book is "I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then...
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Happy happy birthday! Hope you had a great one!
I've been nominated for ABCTE Teacher of the Year for my state (Florida) by my principal. The winner is decided by on-line voting. If any of you...
Wow! This is the kind of thing that causes many teachers who are perfectly good people to live in a cloud of fear because they happen to be gay,...
I totally agree! I love working with gifted students, and it frustrates me that so many others see programs for these students as a "luxury."
Different states (and sometimes, districts) have different definitions of gifted, so it really does vary. So, it can be used to describe students...
I'll be headng to the NCTE conference this week-end, and was wondering if any other A to Z folks will be there. I'd love to grab a bite to eat...
That is horrible! I feel so bad for the loved ones he left behind.
Rules was a Sunshine State book a year or two ago, and a lot of my kids really enjoyed it. I just read A Corner of the Universe, and it was also...
I have my MA in gifted, so feel free to toss any questions my way!
Sounds like you've got a couple of gifted kids. Does your district have programs for gifted/talented students? If so, you should recommend these...
When I did the "Be's", mine were: Be polite Be prepared Be prompt
Our district tried it last year, and our 8th grade teachers (department heads) agreed to be the testers in our school. They aren't using it again...
Is anyone going to be there? It's November 11-14. I'd love to meet up with some of my A-Z friends!
I do go over dictionary skills with my students, and even have "Dictionary races" to motivate them to practice these skills. The kids love it,...
First of all, don't worry....you will find your own groove with word walls. Really! As for me, I put our vocabulary words on my classroom word...
The one I went to had no carts, but did have big shopping bags and boxes. I bought way too much, but got some awesome deals!
I teach 7th grade language arts. I would totaly be in! Sounds like fun!
