He will probably get speech therapy when he moves up to K. I teach 3-5 yr olds. English is a 2nd/3rd language for most of the children. What I...
Thanks! I just emailed my team leader as she said I would have 3-4s. I haven't been around that age group in more than a decade! The school...
I got a job in Tunisia!
Okay, I guess I stumped everyone!
I am going to be teaching pre-k next year. I have been teaching 6th grade for the past 9 years. I'm a bit out of my comfort zone. What books,...
I change mine all the time. What ever you decide, you need to practice practice practice. My latest one is I say "Squirrel" and everyone sits...
I would plan for the whole quarter (ideally plan for the year). What do you want the students to accomplish? I usually do 1 or 2 big projects per...
I will look into getting IB certified, thanks!
Lynettestoy-I could not agree more! Where I live it is something to brag about to get something designer or nice at a bargain price. We have...
Thanks cafekarma! I am not bilingual so would need an English speaking school. I would love to find a job in Berlin!
Thanks!! Where are you in China?
I'm going to do this as well. My husband and I are both teachers and we are open to almost anywhere but REALLY want Europe. I know that is a...
Thought I'd revive this thread as I am planning on teaching abroad beginning in 2016. Anyone else? So far, I have registered with TIE,...
I only read the first two pages before noticing that this is OPs first post--I am suspicious--as this is a very creepy/red flag/troll type of...
Sometimes you just have to remind yourself that they are just 9-10 years old. They are so young and will make mistakes. It is normal for kids to...
1. What is your birth year? 1964 2. What is the approximate age of your administrator (21-33 yrs, 32-50 yrs, or 51-69 yrs) 51-69 years--i think...
No new advice--just a hug! You are in a difficult position--two schools? That alone is stressful! You have already been given some good advice....
A few years ago my state had teacher furloughs--4 day weeks and teachers' pay reduced. It was awesome, but it cost me about $6,000 in take home pay.
I agree. Teaching is a skill. The more you practice the better you get. Yet in order to be a good teacher you need to want to be a good...
The OP states that the school wanted a personal history leading up to the decision to become a teacher, so the first part does address that...
