I read them once a week. I don't require them to write a lot. A paragraph at least (about half the kids write more) and Friday is always free...
I just have a question on the board for them to answer. Sometimes, it's serious. Sometimes, it's funny. I don't think I would ever change...
I understand the argument that the grade should reflect the knowledge of the material. Although, I'm on the side that it should not only reflect...
I head to the gym after work. When I get home, I take the dogs out and then jump in the shower and then into pjs.
Yeah, I would find emails for higher-ups and forward that email. It is beyond rude.
Quite a few students and parents have my personal cell phone number. I've never had a problem. If I get a call during non-school hours and I...
I've had a few non-teaching jobs and they weren't bad. My worst job was a couple of years ago teaching. I had one group of kids twice a day. And...
This! After four years at the school, I decided to clean out the book closet. It was a two-year process because I did a section at a time. Things...
My niece got a dog for Christmas when she was 6. I tell my sister that she will never, ever, ever top that Christmas present. My niece's bf got a...
This! Plus, what works with one group of kids may not work with another group of kids. Some kids do really well with group work and some years...
I let my kids choose their non-fiction book last year and they read a couple of chapters of Devil the White City and a couple of chapters of Into...
I'm certified in both. I teach at a small rural school. I always taught a mix of English and history classes (middle school and high school) until...
Seriously, JC Penny is the best Not high quality clothes but I was walking through one the other day to get to the rest of the mall and I walked...
Second Friday Night Lights Also, my kids really liked Into the Wild I finally got around to ready Unbroken this summer and now I wish I had...
A couple of weeks ago, I planned out all of my preps for the first semester. I did leave an empty day each month because I know that there will...
This! When my P did one of my evaluations, this was noted under the community involvement. I go to most of the home basketball games (we get in...
After looking everywhere online a few years ago (and bags are expensive), I settled on the Cindy tote from 31 gifts. One of my fellow teachers...
This! Closest place to get school supplies is a 15 minute drive and it's Walmart. If I drive 30 minutes in the opposite direction, I could hit...
No special plans other than chilling at home in my pjs all day long. I used to love playing with firecrackers when I was a kid but I just don't...
Is your class just writing/grammar or is it everything. I teach everything in one class period although some lucky schools near me have a...
