Is there anything you're doing academically that you could tie to a fun activity? For example, my class studied liquids/solids/gases recently so...
I am a first grade teacher (have been for the last 8 years). I've noticed the last few years, I have a group of kiddos each year that just don't...
It's been awhile since I posted on here-real life gets in the way-but feeling some emotions tonight that I need to let off my chest. Lately, I...
Thanks for all the information and advice! I actually changed schools right before school started and I am teaching first grade again. Have a...
This is my first year in third grade! I am moving after 7 years in primary (2 years in K and 5 in 1st). Any advice? What to expect? Best parts?
After 7 years in primary (2 years in K and 5 years in 1st), I am moving to 3rd grade this year. I am both nervous and excited at the same time....
I feel your pain..I have been holding conferences since October 29th and have had 5 or so noshows..and I still have 4 more to do..what is even...
As I sit here on a typical Sunday morning (getting lesson plans done before football games in the afternoon), I am reflecting how much is too...
My drive is 30 minutes. I really don't mind it except in the winter and when it gets dark early. I leave the house around 6:30 and get to school...
We have the option of keeping our keys over the summer. I always keep mine because I don't want to be at the mercy of someone else to get into my...
Must get a little vent out on here..nothing bad or anything, or just a little frustrated at myself. We are winding down (5 days left!) and my...
I am in search of suggestions to help a reluctant/lazy writer. I teach first grade. He is very unmotivated to do work, but is capable. He has poor...
Well, the last week before break is upon us, and I am stressed to the max.. Have spent a good majority of this weekend trying to get as many...
Well, we are done with benchmarking...10 days left..Looking back at my first post, it's amazing to see how far they've come.. I ended up with two...
Has anyone done Reader's Theater as part of their guided reading time? We only have 13 days left-our benchmarking is almost done, so I thought...
Update: time is winding down..only 14 days left for us, and we're going to the zoo tomorrow, so really only 13... The title 1 ladies started...
My class has come a long way in reading, but their word work lags way behind..Has this ever happened with a lot of your students? I have kids who...
We have been doing guided math for about a month now. I feel like there are some drawbacks to it, but I think it is the best option I have for me...
I have a mix of trade books and leveled books....my library is sorely lacking though in certain area.... I started the year with B/C/Ds (I have...
Well, we are one week after the new year, and I have seen changes these last few months.. 3 at an E (these are the ones I want to retain), 2...
