I also had students keep everything in their cloth sacks (which were numbered for each student) but only so many things could go in the sack. I...
How do you all organize ALL of the student workbooks/boards that comes with the Fundations Phonics program?? Last year I struggled with finding a...
It's definitely a struggle! I have a spectrum of learning abilities and an array of behavior problems ranging from mild to severe. I wish they...
In my district the kids have always have a 4-day Valentine's Day/President's Day weekend. Teachers have 3-days off, the Friday before is a PD day....
I have 27 1st graders (and no T.A. :help:) and it seems my classes are getting larger every year. Really hope this isn't becoming a 'thing'! Just...
We use GO Math...but just the textbooks and not the whole kit (centers, online resources). Not a fan.
Honestly everyone has their opinion and choice. You know your school because that is your reality. Clearly the parent speaking about your...
Every other school district in the area was given a delay or closing this week.....except for mine. Sucked big time trying to trench to work in that.
ME! I've done nothing but traveling and spending time with loved ones. Now I'm in panic mode trying to get work done!
Same here.
Could you explain the teacher evaluation system? Are all school districts using this or is this an optional thing? I may be relocating to NC,...
Nope. I'll be the odd ball here. I'm a drill sergeant till about Christmas break. Of course there are moments of laughter here and there, but my...
Hmmm ok if you want the politically correct term then no, of course it's not technically free. The taxpayers, of course, are paying for the public...
Yes PreK is the new K, and so on. Here in DC, PreK (3's and 4's) is offered to EVERYONE for free.
I'm a Headstart/PreK teacher in a school district and make the same as an elementary school teacher w/ the same experience.
I don't teach in VA ,but in DC. I heard it depends on county, and most are Head Start programs. I would look at those counties and see what their...
I couldn't have said it better!! Especially in an urban-area....I tell my friends who "think" about doing it, to seek other professions. Sad, but...
Thanks! I've looked up the surrounding states, they don't even have PreK standards let alone a guide. Definitely will look up Head Start and NC's...
I'm not even sure why my district doesn't have a S&S for their PreK standards!!:dizzy: What do you guys use as a "guide"? Our curriculum is...
I'm near the nation's capital. Feels like 6million people live here, with the amount of traffic!
