Two of the teachers in my grade were pregnant last year at the same time. Both of them would show up in high heeled pumps and boots all the time....
I'm not the original poster, but I too have been looking for a cute tote bag. I visited the site you suggested-- it's fantastic! Thank you so much...
New York & Company is my all time favorite store. I've been shopping there since I was in high school. Other great stores for professional...
Your classroom always looks great!!! I remember last year when I first joined this forum, you posted pics of your room. You have such great...
Wait-- Scholastic has rugs??? :)
I really want to get a large, attractive rug for my whole group area. Of course, I am seriously interested in the Lakeshore Carpet that everyone...
In our class newsletter that I send home weekly, I put the name of the week's "Star Student". The star student brings in something special to...
Lumberjack? :unsure: That has got to be a sign.
Last year I had 20 students-- 13 boys and 7 girls, so I know how you feel! This year, however, I think I have half and half. Hopefully, it will...
I give terrific tickets to children "caught making good choices". They write their name on the ticket, and put it into the Terrific Ticket Jar. On...
$100? If that's over-spending, then I think I need professional help, lol. This will be my second year of teaching, and this summer alone I've...
Something like this happened to me last summer! I was interviewed for a 3rd grade position in June, but though the principal liked me, the...
Don't give up yet! Last year, at this time I was in the same position as you! I had graduated in December, and was sure that I'd have a contracted...
I ordered mine from Really Good Stuff. The one I have is a Zenergy Chime Trio though.
Of course I do not mind! :) I think I initially got the idea from another teacher on this forum a while back!
I keep a jar of "Magic Lotion" in my classroom. It's basically a fancy bottle filled with Johnson & Johnson's Baby Lotion. Whenever a child has an...
Flip flops??? Blue jeans??? Flip flops and blue jeans are a MAJOR no-no in my school, no matter what time of year it is. No sneakers, flip...
I let the teacher across the hall know that I'm going. Our doors are directly across from each other. She then stands in her doorway so she can...
I have one in my classroom. I got mine from Target last summer. It is white, with blue, green, and pink bins. I use it to organize math...
I am interested in signing up for subscriptions to Reading A-Z and/or Writing A-Z. Has anybody used these services before? If so, are they...