I've only got two years under my belt, so I don't have nearly the experiences some of you have had. Worst: being told at a staff meeting that...
I'm worried because I'm moving to a new grade level (middle school) in a different building, with a new staff (to me) and a different principal....
I am a twin (identical). There is also a set of boy (fraternal twins) on my mom's side (her cousin's kids) and a set of boy-girl twins on mom's...
I've been wanting to start a class blog as well, but didn't know how to set it up. I am also moving up to middle school this year, so I'm loving...
My kids enjoyed Found by Haddix and I ended up reading the sequel as well (forgot its name). I also read The Lightning Thief.
Two more questions: When do you fit it in? How much time do you use? I only have 43 minutes classes. Also, I'd love any other book suggestions!...
What is In a Pickle?
I had my 6th graders do book reports, but I tried different versions. We did "cereal box" book reports, where they designed a cereal box to go...
I will be teaching 8th grade English this year (first time for me). This project really intrigues me. I would be interested. I'll have to find...
I posted a while ago that our cat had two kittens. We are so enjoying them right now (they are almost 7 weeks old). Last week our momma cat...
What are your thoughts on read aloud in middle school? I know of a teacher who used to work in my district who did it, and I'm all for it. Now I...
Well, we haven't decided for sure yet, but these are the names in the running: Rocky (we are pretty set on this name for the gray one) Eclipse...
Our cat had two kittens in early June and we still haven't agreed on names for them. One is black (with faint stripes on head and body) and the...
Thanks for the info. I'll probably have a lot more questions as the school year gets closer. My school teaches reading and language arts as...
I am going to be relying on you all a LOT this summer! I have been reassigned to teach 8th grade Language Arts next year and I'm overwhelmed and...
I recently found out I'm being re-assigned to middle school next year. I've never taught middle school before, and want to know if anyone has any...
She is the special ed. teacher. She plans meetings on days I can't attend, and then lets the parents talk bad about me. She gossips about me...
I'm only slightly worried for next year, but am worried about my future beyond that...we are looking at closing schools, and with each school up...
I am trying Daily 5 this year, and love it! Others in my district feel the same. I was able to see their conference (both days) in December and...
I kid you not! Last year I had students at the end of the year who said they were boyfriend/girlfriend. This year it has started much sooner....
