I only change jobs once a month. I know that not every child gets to do every single job at some point of the year, but I've never had any...
::sigh:: It looks like it's going to be a rough year...
DJ Inkers is my favorite!
Start "stalking" teaching blogs... the Inspired Apple, First Grade Parade, and First Grade Factory are some of my favorites. They share some...
I personally LOVE touchmath. I also suggest using number lines. Really Good Stuff has an adorable set of number lines with a moving frog... :) I...
Line Leader (leads the line) Line Ender (ends the line- responsible for shutting off the lights and making sure the door is closed) Door Holders...
Hello all! This will be my 4th year teaching the inclusive first grade class at my school. I am the general education teacher (I do NOT have a...
When I started my job, I simply received the supply order that the previous teacher had placed. Anything else I wanted extra, I had to buy....
This makes me nervous-- 75% of the things in my classroom were purchased with my own money. If I went to a new school there wouldn't be much left...
I've never had a parent call me by my first name, though I don't think I would have a problem with it.
I liked Matt Damon already. Now I LOVE him. :)
I use these baskets: http://www.reallygoodstuff.com/product/teacher+catch+all+set.do?sortby=ourPicks&page=3 I keep one on my desk, labeled...
Friendship Salad is a cute idea. Google it! :) I did it last year for the first time, and the kids loved it! Also- look for fruit shaped silly...
No we are public. :unsure: The school that housed all the fifth graders in district is being renovated this year. So, they redistributed all the...
Janney- I've been on this site since 2007 and I've never realized that section. :x Thank you for pointing it out to me! Missalli- Usually they...
This will be my 3rd year co-teaching. I love it. I really get along well with my co-teacher. I'm the general education teacher. My co-teacher...
Hello Everyone! I moved into a different classroom this year, so I'm basically setting my classroom up all over again. (The room is smaller and...
Hahahahah! I LOVE it! The other day I saw an idea online where a teacher kept a jar of skittles on her desk and called them "Power Pellets"......
I adapted this idea from Mrs. McDowell http://www.mrsmcdowell.com/bee%20book.htm My B.E.E. Books are always a hit! My supply order this year...
I like to use it with math, especially when I'm modeling something new in a whole group mini lesson. Many companies make manipulatives to be used...
