mstnteacherlady How are things going? Any better? The year is almost over. Each year brings a new set of students and a new atmosphere. Take a...
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As a first year teacher you should have been assigned a mentor. The kind of behavior problems that you were dealing with in the classroom are very...
Classroom management .... especially dealing with challenging behavior problems. I was once told by my college professor in my Bachelors program...
Opps the above somehow posted to the wrong post. It was suppose to go to "what they didn't teach you in college.
I do "Star Student" in my classroom and send home a letter asking for a baby picture, favorite book and favorite toy to share, nothing too...
Also... in case you don't know, the Dr. Jean "Cool Bear Hunt Song" uses positional words in it (over, around & under). I laminated picture cards...
Also, in case you do not know the Dr. Jean "Cool Bear Hunt Song" uses positional words in it (over, around & under). I laminated picture cards...
box "bear" activity Go to an appliance store and ask if you could have a refrigerator box. They are fairly strong boxes. Children love to make...
Ha, Ha Thank you Master PreK for reminding me I forgot:D
Thanks for your input :)Wow, thanks for all your honest opinions. I'm scared to move now (just kidding). I have concluded that teaching is...
Hi Everyone, I wanted to post a question to get some outside opinions. I am presently teaching Pre-K, two 3 1/2 hour sessions a day (8-11:30 &...
I store my books at home in my basement. I had to buy a dehumidifier though (expensive). I keep the books in large plastic storage containers...
I have researched this on the web since this is my first year preparing preschoolers for Kindergarten. I found that each school/state has...
Be more specific about what the students are doing so we can help. I love this site and I have received such good advice from my posts and...
I have worked in Head Start and yes I sat down to eat all those meals. Did I clean my plate? Absolutely not! I picked a little at each food, I...
I have worked in Head Start and the paper work is extremely time consuming. My first group arrives at 8 and the afternoon leaves at 3:30. I am...
Don't give up. I feel bad that your first year teaching was a worst case scenario. Stand tall and proud, and believe in yourself. I think you...
Guys thanks for your help! I've been up since 4am trying to figure out a game plan (couldn't sleep) I was excited to see your replys! I know I...