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I'm excited, nervous and don't know just where to start, since I will be the only 4th grade teacher in the building.

Would love to have your much needed advice on how best to get ready and what 4th grader's love.

thanks, Karen/MA
The Resourceful Teacher Hi Karen... what an exciting new adventure. I've been teaching 4th grade for 2 years and I absolutely love this age group. The best way to get ready is to spend some time in other 4th grade classrooms. Also, during the first week of school, ask them about their interests: favorite books, movies, t.v. shows, etc. I actually have an interest invento...See More
Apr 5, 2012
Newer 4th grade teacher I just got word today that I am also going to 4th grade next school year. After 15 years in kindergarten I am ready for a change. Not sure of what I am getting into. I do know that kindergarten is NO longer kindergarten. I am a data collector, not a teacher. There is no time for the "fun" things. It is drill and test. I am hoping that 4th grade is ...See More
May 15, 2012
Nik On 5/15/12, Newer 4th grade teacher wrote: > I just got word today that I am also going to 4th grade next > school year. After 15 years in kindergarten I am ready for a > change. Not sure of what I am getting into. I do know that > kindergarten is NO longer kindergarten. I am a data > collector, not a teacher. There is no time for th...See More
May 17, 2012
Terrence This is funny. I am moving from 8th grade to 4th grade next year because there is no "fun" in 8th grade. It is all drill, kill, and test. Looks like there is no escape no matter which grade you teach. Education has gotten way too political and the poor kids are suffering. Hopefully the adoption of the Common Core will help change all this. I'm work...See More
Jun 19, 2012


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