How about a sticker on their shirt that they throw away when they get back? Or, those little clip on name badge holders that clip on their shirt....
Baby steps. You won't change them overnight. Think about what is the most important and fix that first. Plan lots of super fun activities so...
Thanks for all the input. I was talking to his teacher this morning and her opinion is that he just needs more time. I am going to do my best to...
Me too!!!
I have told my cryers that they have to sit in a certain place in the room until they are finished crying. I usually say something like "My other...
Okay, I just have to clarify that I am NOT taking any time away from my own students to "take care of" my son at school. I drop him into his...
I keep my door locked before school and usually put out a sign that Mrs. H will be opening the door to the classroom after I pick up the other...
I had a similar situation a couple of years ago, where the father of twins in my classroom (they were 4) committed suicide. I found that the...
I agree with the PP, most of them just want to be heard and have a little sympathy from the teacher (it's also one on one attention). I used to...
The sticky nametags are REALLY hard to take off. I usually have to use goo gone to get them completely off. This year I used the nametags again,...
Hooray for a healthy baby, but I know what you mean. It seems there is always one more thing that you weren't planning for.
Oh my goodness! Is this month ever going to end??? :confused:I get paid on Tuesday (the 1st) but it seems like it's never going to get here! This...
That was my original suggestion also. My P was okay with it yesterday, but today after he had "bounced it off a few other administrators in the...
Thank you Chicagoturtle! I really am hoping not to have to fight a big battle over this, but I want to be prepared if I need to.
If you didn't read the OP, please start there for the background info. http://forums.atozteacherstuff.com/showthread.php?t=94189 We had an...
If you feel that kids are asking for the bathroom because they "hate" the reading and writing workshops, perhaps some reevaluation of what is...
I have mixed feelings on this . I really think that two hours is a long time to wait for some kids. I understand that you want to preserve your...
My husband brought my son home yesterday and made him go to bed. He slept for four hours straight.:eek: So, while I can't excuse anything he did...
