When I was a kid, we didn't get rewards at all. There were no prize boxes, classroom rewards, treats, etc. I know this is kind of irrelevant to...
Ahh... the no food rule. My old school had that, too. How about letting the kids play a game like musical chairs? That's a really fun but...
I often, not always, find that teachers with children have better classroom management. They know that being firm with children and having high...
As cut 'n' glue said, he should be able to communicate quite effectively. I knew a man who had very bad arthritis but everyone was able to...
Have the center keep the front doors locked until 7:45. If they won't do that, then tell the parents, "You are welcome to stay here with...
The Exciting Exponent (My husband's hometown's paper is the Exponent.)
I have found that we can use many of the same accomodations with our ELLs as we do with our special ed students. Some of these accomodations, and...
I think it would matter as much, if not more, at the high school level. ELLs are the highest risk group for dropping out of school for several...
I love how they stand and greet visitors!! What a way to show respect. However, as I sit here coughing and wheezing, I know why I don't want to...
I figure it takes me 30 seconds to throw on sweats and a hoodie, and I feel no need to subject other people to viewing me in my pajamas. Even when...
I would like to respectfully ask if classroom management is easier in a private school than a public one? I imagine that trouble-makers can be...
That is a GREAT idea. They could make the flags themselves!
I would also address this with the boys. They are the ones who are touching a girl inappropriately! How is this even occurring on school grounds?...
Why in the world are those parents permitted to be at your door before and after school and to take up your planning time? There seems to be no...
I see some great ideas in your post, but I don't really see any consequences for the kids who are not doing what they know to do. In 8th grade,...
Schedule your annual reviews to happen one month prior to the deadline for them. That way, you can send out your notice (invitation), and...
Our elementary schools give the kids a "no choice" meal at -$15. The middle and high schools won't feed the kids at all if their accounts are $5...
Just be sure you know in advance, if you get a needier pet, how it will be taken care of on weekends, school breaks, and snow days.
If education were free, it wouldn't be paid for out of our property taxes. LOL. There's no such thing as a free education. Funds have to come...
