Don't feel bad. I use to tell them that all the time. They will apreciate your honesty. Just say: I'm sorry I have a job for today.... or whenever...
The one student I had who just couldn't stop tapping his pencil got a mouse pad and learned to tap only there. Muted the sound nicely.
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I have 14. First year ever having that few. Beats the 85 6th graders I had a few years ago.
When you start pumping Feed off one pump the other after. Then switch sides the next time. I pumped the full year for both kids. My bigest...
1st off why were you the one planning the lesson? The teacher should have left plans. Don't be afraid to bribe with candy or stickers either....
I give a 3 day notice on all tests and test whatever day of the week. I do test spelling on fridays always.
I take about an hour to get sub plans/materials ready for 1 day of school.
Resentful, I understand your frustration. I've spent the last 3 years doing the same thing you are. Looking to get back into my own classroom...
Everytime I move a student down I look to move a student up. Right before lunch and at the end of the day I think back to anyone I havent spoken...
And Bam! 21 elementary jobs suddenly out there (lts only). Its how I've gotten a job the last 3 years. Wish me luck one of the openings is at...
My mom's a lactation consultant. You should pump for no less than 15 mins about 3 hours apart each. For me that was 8 am right before the kids got...
Unfortunatly I can't move. I have a house (and houses don't sell well around here) My husband is our only steady income and his job market is...
Now every job in county can only be hired as a long term sub. SO, no benifits, no paid sick days, no money over holidays and summers, and another...
I can see how that sounds to an outsider I'll have to think about how to fix it. As to that I spent 1 year in one county then we had to move....
Your right Alice. I'll have to come back to it later when I'm feeling a bit more up to be able to actually DO anything with it. I'll try again...
Well my waiting is done. I got 2 more rejections today. At least I got them I suppose.
I just got another rejection letter for a job I really wanted. I need some help with my cover letter for a more administrative position. I'm...
"I would love it if at my school they would raise the class size of the first grades to 30, but keep all five first grade teachers. Then two of...
I feel your pain Bet3. Taught 4 years in county and have long termed here for 2 more. Didn't even get a call or email for 2 of the 4 positions I...
