I haven't taught in a Christian school but I attended a Lutheran elementary school. First of all this was in the early 80s so things may have...
LOL -- MissV -- I think I'll have to hold onto my boxes but I sure wish I had some strapping young man to haul them around for me!
It's been so great to read this thread. I am moving from kindergarten to third and the closer I get the more nervous. It's nice to know others are...
I admit it, I am a pocket chart addict. My math word wall is in one, an interactive one in the reading center, another one for teaching....I use...
Just a note -- have any of you packed up your classroom lately? I am moving out of state so everything had to be packed. I have only been...
I'm afraid I am of no help because I do not know what the standard poetry guidelines are, however, I had to comment! WOW I'd love to be in your...
Sounds like a good list. As far as office type supplies, paper, pens etc. definitely see what your school has available first. The school I am...
The jobs I didn't get, I either received a letter a couple of weeks later or no response at all. Both of the jobs I have accepted were quick....
Eww no more scratching nails on the chalkboard, or chalk squeeking which makes my teeth hurt. No erasers to pound, and no chalk dust to sneeze from!
I have only had one issue with this -- I didn't really think I looked that young especially considering most of the parents of my students are...
The principal at the school I just left was amazing. We cried together when I left. She is supportive, caring, and understanding. She does...
I had that exact problem with AOL a few years back. They fixed it somehow but it took several days. I was not the only one affected, somehow...
WOW, I'd say double check with the school, make sure they'll allow you to teach without a contract and go for it!
Interesting points. I worked previously at a school where anytime was me begging for anyone to come in EVER! However, the demographics of the new...
WOW I am so surprised to hear that people are using calendar with the older kids! The patterning, money skills, etc are what I do every day with...
I would like to include an introduction letter in my packet to families at the beginning of the year. This will be either meet the teacher night...
My jobs were changed every day. I have a chart in the room with laminated calendar pieces. The names hang in each spot on a stikki clip. Jobs are:...
It depends on the school. Some charter schools require their staff to be certified, some do not. Beware of charter schools. Some are...
The 4 seasons referred to are not in Phoenix. However, if you drive up to northern Arizona there are 4 seasons, snow and all! I love the Phoenix...
Since I am moving from Kinder to 3rd I know I won't be teaching calendar in the morning. BUT I love starting the day with time to spend together....
