HI I wear mine all the time- even duing the Winter. We are on our feet for 6 hours a day, why not be comfortable? I have regular shoes...
HI I have my classroom rules pretty well set ahead of time- but at the beginning of the year, I hold a discussion with the kids about what rules...
Hi some researchers are finding that it's actually better to give the kids the notes ahead of time. This way they have the material that they...
HI I teach special ed in high school- and my students had better plan on using Ms. F-- if they know what is good for them, LOL. I don't want...
HI My grades are self contained English, not mixed. We aren't using any special ed books, as these kids have to pass the same standardized tests...
Hi We are only allowed to have homework as 10% of our grade. I'm doing an "About me" essay- with a graphic orgainizer for them to use, so I...
HI Not sure where you're at, but it seems like most high schools are using Prentice Hall Lit books. Go browse at Prentice Hall. For the...
HI I'm teaching my first year of HS Spec. Ed. English. I'd love whatever material anyone has! I am teaching Night, Romeo and Juliet,...
Hi Virginia is between 30 and 42. The job I'm taking is 36,200- but they are also paying insurance and retirement and social security, so it's...
I think the rule is if there is an s at the end of the word- you use the ' after the s, not 's. It's the exception to the 's rule.
HI I had 3 interviews in one district- and knew I wasn't a good fit with them- just a feeling it wasn't good. One interview at the school I...
HI It's the shower wall boards. They will cut a sheet for you- the sheet costs about 11 bucks and will make 32 boards, 1x1' I tested them last...
HI For reading, I'd recommend small groups. Less chances of children feeling bad if they have problems. I'd also start journals in this grade...
HI When I discussed being 'friends' with my students, I said "I'm not really there to be their friend, I'm their teacher. I will show them by...
HI I think you're right. My enthusiasm is probably what got me hired, too-- as I've never taught in a public school, I'm 45, and an ex-cop,...
HI You are sooooooo right! I had a speech impediment when I was in school. When I'd get called on to read, they'd laugh at me, and I'd run...
Hi the dollar store will be a life saver. They have SOOOO much stuff for young kids. I'm doing summer school with the little ones, and just...
HI Jamie That's about all I have yet to go, too. Think I've missed Maine, Wyoming, Alaska, Hawaii, and a few others I don't remember off the top...
HI Again On my resume, I have a separate section for all certifications I hold. I don't include them in the 'employment' section.
HI It looks like you hit all the highlights, unless you want to do a little more on anything particular you did to teach reading, phonetic...
