Oh wow! Another reason for small class size.....
Last year...Current events seemed to finally "work" how I wanted it to work! Each student needed to sign up for one day a month.... I did it on...
Great challenge. I will do my best!
The emphasis on Testing. We aren't as crazy as I've heard other places are.... But we are getting there, and I think it is horrible.
I think there can be a couple kids in a room that can really influence the culture - even with great classroom management and community. I...
Just read this article, and it reminded me of some of this discussion....
What grade are you?
I have three kids and a house under construction. Cleaning up with kids around is like brushing your teeth while you eat Oreos... Or so the saying...
Good luck!
Have you checked out teacher toms blog? Seems like summer would be the perfect time for play based (with structure) child centered learning.
I agree. In my experience, admin dies not need to see an entire lesson. Rather, they want to know what you would do after the mini lesson, etc....
Word.
I've had 1:1 and shared a cart of laptops for several years. You will love it! My district has amazing Instructional Technology Support - I hope...
This year, we have found the magic of an accordian folder! It has helped a lot of organizational issues. Not all... But a lot!
Wow. I didn't know that being overweight was unprofessional. :eek::confused:
Have you looked at the whole brain teaching stuff? I think there might be some things that would irk. I Would also take time to review rules and...
Such a frustrating situation! Once I got in "trouble" for not posting my need for a sub until 7:30 in the morning... But I had actually done it...
Community service maybe? A bulletin board to start your next year? (paint... And a wrap up of questions, quotes, and favorite activities?)...
Sounds unfair - but I think you can print these out without a poster maker - I was going to say something similar to what Amanda said... I always...
It's an interesting debate... what is "fair." I don't think you need to treat students the exact same way for it to be "fair." I tend to think of...
