Honestly it isn't the actual change that is the problem. I agreed with him and was actually surprised he waited this long to move me to that...
I always write a script! I thought it was just me being anal!! :lol: I alternate procedures with activities. I find it keeps the kids...
So school hasn't even started and I'm already wanting to kill my new principal. 1. Training is next Monday, Thursday, and Friday. I haven't...
Wow, there are a lot of replies to this topic! Without getting into the argument, let me just say that as a classroom teacher I have to face the...
Here are mine: 1. Exercise 4 times a week 2. Eat a healthy lunch every day 3. Think before I react to things at work 4. Try Writer's Workshop
The last two years I had a 30-40 minute commute to and from work so I used that time to destress. This year I have a 5 minute commute, but my...
I'm with you there, I'm a total over-thinker myself!:lol:
His English level is definitely going to impact his academics, according to research and my personal experience. However, if you are sure he has...
In all districts I've taught in it is standard procedure. However, it is just a formality. The school board just gives a blanket approval as...
What is his language level? I forgot to look and see what state you're from, but in WA we have an ELL test that gives us language level for...
Honestly I've just been googling icebreakers+middle school! :) When you're doing getting to know you activities do you think it really has to be...
We have training August 16 & 17, LID days begin on the 23rd and kids start the 28th. What happened to my summer?
I found this really fun idea online somewhere: "Years ago before I got into administration, I would start every year off with this game. I would...
I haven't had training on it yet, but basically when a student makes a bad choice they get put on steps. Step 1 they sit in a chair facing away...
Has anyone used the Make Your Day school-wide discipline program? My new school uses it and I'm not overly thrilled...:huh:
Try to go with the place where you like the people, trust me! I spent two years living 200 miles away from all my friends and family and the...
This will be my first year teaching sixth grade and my eighth year teaching. I will be teaching a 90 minute reading block, everyone does, and...
I feel your pain! The first few years I was teaching I dealt with what I thought was IBS very frequently. I usually poked my head into another...
A glyph is a math project, not sure what math strand. Students fill out a given graphic based on their answers to questions. The links below...
Okay...this will be my first year teaching in any grade above fourth, I'll be teaching sixth grade language arts & social studies. I went to a...
