Put a spin on it We put a small flag on their desk and spin them around. No giving of any sort. They have enough stuff. I think it's mostly about...
I have a blogspot blog for Teachers as well, but it's in Norwegian so I doubt it would be interesting to you ;) However, I really haven't...
Thanks for all your comments :) I've never had such a diverse class before, so I figured I ask others with more experience; You guys :) I...
Okay, I'll take your advice and not do it. Thanks :-) Maybe I can do something with candles instead.. Any ideas? ;-)
I just love the Christmas holidays. This year I would like to have an advent calendar in the classroom before Christmas. I'm thinking of buying a...
Absolutely; chess, sudoku, kakuro, problemsolving are good ideas! Don't just give them more exercises with the same.. Even helping other...
Just rememered; A neighbour, also a teacher at another school, uses a candle in her classroom. She lits the candle when her class works completely...
It could have been me who wrote this thread. Actually I was just about to when I came across yours ;) I too have an extremely challenging...
I have my students divided into groups and call them up one group at a time to wash their hands. I teach them how to wash their hands on the...
My kids use the books in their book boxes. They need to have two levelled books and two books of their own choice/interest in their book boxes. I...
I'm doing themes as well (I'm having 1st grade), I have several throughout the year and they fit into every subject. When I do "Space", our...
I worked as a parent volunteer and I graded multiple choice tests, cut, copied and laminated.
The kids are expected to contribute to the class. No rewards other than a thank you are used in my classes. The kids' expectations are based on...
Did you download the "Pin it" button? Once it's downloaded and you are registered, you click the pin it button when you visit a page with an...
Looks fabulous!! Made me remember to put something outside my door to write down if the class is not in the classroom.
I don't now which one you mean but I got one for Mother's day a couple of years ago ;) It also uses pouches. Works really well! The pouches come...
Check out the Daily 5 :thumb: Super book tht explains a system that works. It even tells you exactly how to get the kids to be independent so...
- How about creating touchable scenes from important historical happenings, like f.i. using toy soldiers, and other tactile props? - Puppet...
I've put it in my resume and my cover-letters. I don't think it's good if there's a hole in your resume. Looks better and makes you seem more...
Congratulations on your new job:) I agree with christine 69: Watching movies with teachers as main topic would give me back my motivation...