I respectfully disagree. While we might be preparing students for the "real world", they are not in the "real world" YET. I don't believe the...
Standards-based grading, people. Google it. I teach 6th grade math and a student's entire grade is based on how well they know the actual material...
This sounds awful. So, in theory, a student could possess enough knowledge and have the potential to pass the final, but wouldn't be allowed to do...
I think it's more a matter of mindset. When I first started teaching, I would take those kinds of things personally. Now I realize that it most...
Looks great! I love your use of memes (can you tell I'm a middle school teacher as well?)... Side note, where in the USA are you? I always get...
I'm not a fan, but I've only briefly glanced through certain lessons. Very dry and boring. Drill and kill. Check out Engage NY, it's free online....
I have long brown hair (to the middle of my back) with natural chestnut highlights. It's thin but I have a ton of it. I'm in my 30's and lucky...
Have you heard of the Responsive Classroom approach? The Morning Meeting Book is awesome :) They also have workshops all over the USA....
Oh man I can't even imagine how sleep-deprived you must be! That's sooooo hard! Have you sleep-trained yet? :love:
I'm totally in the same boat with feeding table food, even though this is baby #2. I try to not stress about it and give her things I am...
How are all you ladies doing in the midst of the school year? My little girl just turned 9 months and she is such a joy! I do admit that I am OVER...
We did pirates last year and it was awesome. Super easy too because you can make a costume with stuff you already have (black pants, striped...
Yeah that's what I've always done in the past (paired rows and students turn chairs around for group work) and it has worked well. I may just go...
I teach 6th grade Math. This is the first year I have caved to the pressure of sitting my students in teams (a la Jo Bolaer, PBL, etc.)...Long...
If your hair is long enough, what about a side braid? http://www.pinterest.com/pin/248894316881492743/
Absolutely I have them line up outside. I usually stand outside chatting with them until most of them are there. Then I let them in. I talk about...
It's so early in the year; consider this a great opportunity to get him "on your side". Last year I had three boys on the first day making...
I second Mr. Holland's Opus and The Ron Clark Story! I show The Ron Clark Story on the second-to-last day of school every year (6th grade) and my...
Oh! I almost forgot -- Standards-Based Grading!!!
If you interview in my district you better be prepared to drop "design thinking", "problem-based learning", and "complex instruction".
