Nancy Boyles has great books for reading comprehension as well.
I teach first and I do A LOT of routines, procedures and expectations the first few weeks. Modeling, practicing etc. a lot of how I want them to...
Congratulations on being professional through a really hard year. Your P should have been much more gracious! UGH! I hope that next year is a good...
I take a picture of the kids the first day and that is very helpful in learning their names. They also wear nametags that I send home during the...
When I write my objectives I write them as, "Students will be able to..." or something similar. When I am presenting a lesson to the kiddos I...
My strangest and most comfortable was in a parking lot on a Sunday afternoon. LOL
Yay! That's great. First grade is wonderful!!!!!
I would get some adminstrative support here. It sounds like you have a done a wonderful job with this child!!!
Sounds extremely promising! :) YAY!
I have a template that I made and for my emergency plans, I keep it very very general. Like an above poster wrote, keep the routine stuff in...
p.s. I just went to that website and it's really great!
In my state we are NOT allowed to take away recess in anyway at any time. I really do agree that recess is necessary and is important for kids and...
Way to go!!!!!! Enjoy your well deserved summer!
Congratulations! 3rd grade is wonderful and hooray for getting offered the position!
I am also sorry that resigning is your next step. How much longer do you have of school this year? I agree with Mopar... try to be transfered?
I read. A lot! I usually reread the First Six Weeks of School and bring home my plans from last year to revamp. I might be switched to K next year...
Me too!:thumb:
We sing "My hands are by my sides and my lips are locked tight!" and they lock their lips and put the key in their pockets.
The day before the interview practice (like Aliceacc said) in front of the mirror answering any questions you might be asked. This way you can try...
I have found in first grade that incentives like filling a marble jar or class stars or a paper chain that starts at the ceiling and they earn...