LOL now that was funny! We were acting out stranger danger scenerios with my kindergartners and using code words with people you know. A little...
TeacherBug you will do great! Don't quit and don't give up. We have all been where you are currently. Sometimes even on my 4th yr of teaching I...
A very tough situation. My heart goes out to you. Happy that your admin is being supportive and providing assistance to everyone during this...
Alice very good point. It wasn't perfect, but compared to the behaviors I have experienced in the past along with the work environment made it...
Giraffe I hope you find bliss as well. It makes working hard so much more worthwhile! MrsC yes its not perfect, but there's ample technology...
I want to take a moment to brag. For 3 years prior to my current school I dreaded work, had constant headaches, was sick all the time and...
This year I am happier. It is going to sound odd... but. I transferred to a new school that also has a new P who is very experienced, very hands...
Oh my! I am so sorry you are going through that. I know that dreading going in to the school makes it that much tougher. My heart goes out to...
Well the school had some issues previously. A new P has come in and despite how the daily walk throughs sound, I am enjoying how she has come in...
I have no experience with them, but that is a super cool idea to get those for your classroom. I have a ton of donors choose ideas lined up for...
Interesting perspectives. For the moment I'm going to take it as they are trying to see the growth and progression of my teaching style,...
I toyed with the idea back and forth with allowing her to share since she did come back to group. I have two students who are both attention...
I guess that is a way to look at it... I do need to post my I can statements and EQ statement. I can at least say that all of my students are...
So this is my 4th year teaching, but it truly feels like my first year. This year I'm at a new school and I'm very excited but yet nervous about...
I truly have to work on this and it doesn't fit with my personality at all... But today I gave it a try. I have two, but mainly one student in...
Good: new school, new P. My kids are performing well with staying focus and going through small groups. Bad: I miss some of my old kiddos. I...
DITTO! I know the feeling! It's so refreshing and makes work a lot more enjoyable. My P is also out in the trenches daily, speaking to...
Needless to say DHE I was so excited last night that I didn't finally fall asleep until around 230am!!
Awww these comments are making me feel all warm and fuzzy. Well today was my first day and I had a student who was quiet all day say, I like when...
Thanks! I think I accomplished that today. We did a circle graph and I asked what they enjoyed about their first day. I only had 1 student say...