Great ideas everyone, thanks! I like the idea of doing a quick "get to know me" thing, then a KWL, then if time, move into some science.
Breakfast- every single day while working is yogurt and granola. I make my yogurt and it's with whole milk. Need that fat percentage to keep me...
I have four tattoos. I placed all of them in areas that are easily covered. I have one on my ribs, one on my hip, and two on my ankles (one per...
Hello all! Long time no see! I am moving back abroad and will be taking over a classroom in the middle of the year. School year is in Southern...
For the past three years we've always done the students drawing a Rube Goldberg machine. I need to do the project on computers this year and am...
The most awkward place I've seen a student is at the gynecologist. Not a doctor. Not a family practice. A gynecologist. :dizzy:
I truly think the perception of foreign teachers depends on the area you select. Some areas are more open to foreigners than others. Be...
Well, you guys talked me into it. I applied to four schools today. We'll see where it goes from here. If nothing works out, I still have my...
No, this is not another "I want to leave education!" thread. I'm trying to decide if I should leave the country and start all over in a new...
I'm a Southern Belle and our area got hammered with snow. I assume we won't be back in school until Monday at the earliest. But I am not worried...
Thanks so much! I will start looking through those sites. If you get a chance I would love any free links you could pass my way. Thanks again!!
I'm having a discussion with a coworker. We need to align what we are teaching. I want to start with weather and atmosphere (in order to utilize...
I heavily rely on my smartboard which I use as a projector more than anything. If I had an overhead projector, I wouldn't be so upset when my...
These are excellent ideas!!! Thank you so much!
Thanks so much for the suggestions! I went in today and set up the 3 tables across idea. I think it works really well. It also frees up space...
Last year, yes, it was just a couple of kids. Maybe 3 or 4 overall. I really like this idea, maybe I can try to grab them during our "homeroom"...
I do go over lab expectations, but I could go over it more. Maybe put it in writing somewhere in the room. Thanks for the suggestion! I am...
What do you mean what am I doing? Like how do I intervene? IEPs don't mention anything or the kid does not have IEP. When I spoke with SpEd...
Right I was saying that the students aren't bothered by all being sideways? I use my board regularly and I worry about them being turned so much....
Oh that might work! Thanks! I've thought of that but I don't like the idea of the students not facing the front of the room. I've seen it in...
