Thank you! I'll check it out. :)
The staff development team has asked me to compile a list of free websites teacher's can use to create class webpages. So far, I only have:...
I need children's literature/activities to support the following themes: Reading Animals Neighborhood at Work Simple Machines/Gardening...
This year I will have a child with special needs included in my classroom. As a result, I will have a paraprofessional in my classroom with me...
There's nothing wrong with being firm and direct. It's not too late to fix things... make sure your expectations are clear, and have...
I bought my binders with my own money. Since the flimsy binders aren't worth it to me, I buy sturdy ones. I got mine from Classroom Direct....
Oooooh! You're so lucky! I've never seen anything like that before. I want it!
I'm back for my 2nd year! :) I have the same grade (1st) and I'm at the same school- yay! This year I am doing a lot of things differently. I...
Thank you so much! They're perfect! :) I'm ordering them right now.
I'm looking to buy about 20 to 25 little hand lenses (magnifiers). I see that Kaplan has a set of 12 for $12.95. Is there anywhere I can find them...
The Mailbox has a new book called "Independent Practice". There's tons of simple activities that can be used as seatwork, in centers, or even as...
http://www.jmeacham.com/math/graph.of.the.week.htm This whole site is terrific. This particular page has topics organized by topic. (Click on...
I agree. I start the year off in rows. A couple of weeks later I'll put the desks in a U shape. Then, once the kids are ready to work together in...
The board meeting approval is usually just a formality. ;)
I will be sending "Welcome to 1st Grade" postcards to my new students this week. Does anyone have any cute suggestions of what I could write on...
I love this idea. I'm using it this year! Thanks!
I have that pocket chart. It's actually a real pain in the neck to use. I used them as "mailboxes" for the kids. Horrible. It was really hard to...
I have a mini fridge and a microwave in the room (purchased out of pocket). The mini fridge is for the children's daily milk. I purchased the...
Beautiful! Your classroom is cute and really organized. I'm inspired. (Unfortunately, the district made a new rule that we can't go in until...
My students last year LOVED Arthur. I think he's perfect for 1st!
