I made these for my room moms, helpers and team. http://eatatallies.com/2011/06/cookie-mix-in-jar/ You can get a pack of 12 quart sized...
I live in Johnson County (Overland Park specifically) and really the cost of living is about the same as above. Rent is reasonable, of course you...
Tarte's Lights, Camera, Lashes is amazing! It gives tons of volume and length, I've used nothing that compares, it is a bit pricey though around $20.
I had a tough year so I am really looking forward to summer, that being said after a few weeks I know I will be thinking about next year. My...
I'm interested as well...we are going to try them out this year and each of our 4 classes are going to take a group. I think this will work well....
I love my clickers, in fact we are using them right now to review for our math test next week, they are so handy and show me what indicators we...
I don't ask for much, just actually try to stick to my plans and leave the room somewhat picked up. I have had subs leave my room a disaster and...
I had this once for a tutoring company...I elected not to go back, it was shaddy to me.
Thanks for the advice...I will keep that in mind.
I really teach my kids to use tools. We use highlighters for everything in reading and math. For reading I don't have them highlight until they...
My best advice is to just suffer through it. Really you are almost done and in the end you will be glad you suffered through it. I agree it will...
I agree, start giving participation points and grading daily work and homework if you aren't already. I have found, especially when I taught 5th...
I use the Daily 5 as rotations in my reading block. The kids are in fixed rotations though and they usually have a "must do" in each rotation. For...
I hated, HATED, math growing up. I never understood it even in college. Now it is my favorite subject to teach. I love seeing the kids get excited...
Elapsed time is hard! I have them list it out and count the hours...for example if they need to know from 1:15-3:45: 1:15 2:15-1 hr 3:15- 2...
maybe you could keep the concequences that go along with the clip chart but also implement some positive reinforcement for the talking such as...
I am a natural worrier as well, my biggest worry is that I am supposed to be there and I am not. On days we have off I always panic thinking...
It is a really great tool because it aligns with every one of our tested indicators. I usually will release 2 tests per week (one in reading and...
I keep everything in a binder. I have the dividers with a pocket so I can slip things in when needed. I also have a contact sheet that I keep and...
I always tell them that multiples are skip counting...I make a chart with them as well showing vocab showing that multiples of 24 (for example)...
