Very good advice here! The year I had escapees we put an alarm on the door. That helped us make sure everyone stayed safe/
Take all the maternity leave you are allowed and your choice will become clearer to you. I stayed home until my daughter was in 6th grade and...
Recent purchases - Rubbermaid stacking containers/lids. Just visited my daughter and she has NO TUPPERWARE CLUTTER! All the lids fit all the...
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Yes, we use it where I work. I like it. I like that it states specific things you can do to create your positive classroom atmosphere. And it...
I loved reading these posts! I am a Head Start teacher and the kiddos have taught me a lot about potty issues. Thank you to mandamouse for your...
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Why not talk with this mom about her goals for her child, right before school starts? Be prepared with your goals for her child also. Be gentle...
If you do not have a contract for the fall, you are unemployed and should file for unemployment. Check with your local job service for guidance....
Good names! We are still thinking on it.
This is for high school kids, who can process things better than 5th graders. Not jr. high either - they are sooo emotional and this is not a good...
I had many names on my list for future dogs, but now that the time is here, I am drawing a blank!
Good names! How weird is it that I actually know a woman named Artemis?? So I can't name my dog that. lol! Caesar, I like those names. By...
The Humane Society believes she is Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso. The groomer agrees and I think she knows her furs! Poor little thing was washed and...
I recently adopted this sweet dog. She is about one year old and is a rescue - she was badly treated in her previous home! I need help finding...
If 100% pass the test, it is not a valid test. Goofball P!
When I taught k/1, I had some awesome little nonfiction readers to help the kids learn the color words. A couple of the books would show something...
Write up an agenda and call a meeting with the aide and the principal to clarify duties and responsibilities. Get it all in writing. If the aide...
I think at this age you will usually have someone running around the classroom and not listening. It takes a long time to get 2,3, and 4 year olds...
Being an assistant would be a great way to get introduced to the age level, routines, curriculum, and paperwork. I began teaching PS as the lead...