Thank you! No, I haven't seen that. We don't have anyone at school that is guiding us as far as NGSS is concerned. I will go and look there. I...
I currently teach 4th and 5th Grade Science in Thailand and we just started with NGSS. I have not been trained in this and am frustrated with the...
So I am moving from elementary to Jr. High school. I am used to planning subjects with a general time limit (it's ok to run over because I taught...
Has anyone had any experience with the IPEVO Ziggi-HD High-Definition USB Document Camera (CDVU-04IP)? An Elmo is so expensive so I ordered one of...
Actually, I was not really asking if it was appropriate or not - I know the rules BUT that doesn't stop them giving fake birthdates! Many of my...
Thank you for all the ideas and feedback. Some of you definitely spoke to some of my concerns. I must admit, it is not my original idea. I wanted...
Ok, so I need some feedback: I teach 5th grade and want to do a Facebook bulletin board at the back of my classroom. Every day/week I will change...
Does anyone know where I can print off or edit a coupon book for my students? I want to print off a little booklet of coupons for "extra 5% on a...
All of this breaks my heart for the young people wanting to go in to teaching - freshmen in college with dreams and hopes! Looking at this...
They are thinking maps - used for planning various types of writing.
So I went in to school today and basically rearranged my desks and cleaned up. I think I'm almost done! My biggest job ahead is the library!...
That's AWFUL!!! Those are the types of people who are not there for the right reasons .. they have just been there forever and feel that it's...
I would not dress up too much - as the previous posts said, it's still summer and you ARE going to work in your classroom. Be comfortable :)
I found an amazing video for all teachers. I'm sure most of you have seen it, but for me, it's just a reaffirmation of why I do what I do. We do...
That's a GREAT idea! I love the raindrops :)
I have been here since 2001 from South Africa.. had to go back in 2004 because the visa expired, and came back in 2005. I taught at the same...
Very cute! I also started a blog this summer - it's fun and exciting. Oh, and ps..... I feel exactly the same as you! So excited about the...
Does anyone do Bucketfillers in their class? I want to do it, but can't afford to go out and buy 21 buckets. I am looking for a bucket template...
I worked at a school where each classroom had a smartboard, we had computer carts for each grade level, and other technology. I have moved to a...
What are some of the things you MUST HAVE as a teacher - things you could not possibly do without? Mine are : - my laptop (need it for...
