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What effective leaders focus on

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 4, 2015

Imagine a school where faculty and staff felt high job satisfaction and felt like they could focus on “excellence” rather than “not failing”.

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Arm issues

by DonnaR/CA

Aug 1, 2015

Ah, sad....about a week ago I broke my arm....right one ... and I am right handed. Am in a splint and doing what I can with my left hand. My husband has volunteered to help me come set up my room. Thank heavens I had already spent a few days moving in and only had some heavier stuff left to do before tackling bulletin boards.

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DonnaR/CA > Oh, no! As if this weren't already a challenging start up for > you! If only I lived closer to you, I could come be your right > arm (and you my left foot).

Thanks! What did you do to your left foot?

> The kids can be helpful with each others needs (shoe tying, > etc.) and as someone suggested, your incapacitation...See More

Aug 3, 2015

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Kathleen On 8/03/15, DonnaR/CA wrote: >> Oh, no! As if this weren't already a challenging start up for >> you! If only I lived closer to you, I could come be your right >> arm (and you my left foot). > > Thanks! What did you do to your left foot?

I was carrying the long, central vac hose down the stairs when a section of it ...See More

Aug 3, 2015

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3 Ways to Build a Relationship with Your New Students

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 3, 2015

There are three specific ways to build a relationship with your students...

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The Most Dangerous Phrase in Education

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 2, 2015

The Most Dangerous Phrase in Education

You are about to be exposed to a highly dangerous and contagious phrase. These words, when used together in a sentence, can be toxic to others, and cause damage that can take years to repair.....

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NER-non education related

by shebird

Jul 9, 2015

My sweet, young daughter-in-law has come down with shingles. She has a young baby and is planning out of the country travel soon with her family. They live across the country from me. What can I send/do to let her know I'm thinking of her and wish her well?

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treetoad I would hire someone to come in and clean once a week for her. She's going to need help. Shingles are so painful.

Jul 24, 2015

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Tables vs desks

by DonnaR/CA

Jun 11, 2015

For the past year, I've taught Kinder is an overflow room. We started as a K-1 combination, but then went to straight K on the 4th week of school. So, my room was equipped with desks and chairs, rather than the traditional tables and chairs. My students did okay with these, though despite trying to teach them that everything goes into the "yel...See More

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k On 6/11/15, DonnaR/CA wrote: > For the past year, I've taught Kinder is an overflow room. > We started as a K-1 combination, but then went to straight K > on the 4th week of school. So, my room was equipped with > desks and chairs, rather than the traditional tables and > chairs. My students did okay with these, though despite > t...See More

Jul 4, 2015

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DonnaR/CA Here's what I finally decided to do:

My retiring colleague left me dozens of empty plastic pencil boxes. So each child will start the year with a pencil box with pencils and a box of crayons inside. On each table will be a bin to keep the home/school folder, and their writing folders. I ordered plastic bins from Oriental Trading Company fo...See More

Jul 24, 2015

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Pirates of the Caribbean dice game

by KFair

Jul 15, 2015

I didn't know these games were so expensive on amazon! I scored one at a yard sale for $5. It's a betting game that I want to simplify (totally change) and want some ideas for doing that. There are four mugs. Each mug has five dice. On each die is printed a skull/crossbones, then 2,3,4,5,6. I can have a game set up for four... or open it up to more...See More

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KFair On 7/15/15, KFair wrote: > I didn't know these games were so expensive on amazon! I > scored one at a yard sale for $5. It's a betting game that > I want to simplify (totally change) and want some ideas for > doing that. There are four mugs. Each mug has five dice. On > each die is printed a skull/crossbones, then 2,3,4,5,6. I > c...See More

Jul 15, 2015

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Switching from 3rd to K!

by Christiana

Apr 12, 2015

I've been teaching grades 3 & 4 for the last 17 years. I decided to mix things up and teach full-day Kindergarten. This will be our district's first year having full-day. What do I do to get ready? Any books you would suggest? Schedule? Classroom Management? Skills? Aiyiyi! Excited, but nervous!

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kaitlin A good "How to Teach the Alphabet" workbook is Super Seatwork - Letter Recognition, by Mary Pecci. You may also like the workbooks, Color Words and Number Words. It keeps them busy and learning while you're busy planning the next step. You can check these out on OnlineReadingTeacher.com.

On 4/12/15, DonnaR/CA wrote: > Flacka h...See More

Jun 8, 2015

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k On 4/12/15, Christiana wrote: > I've been teaching grades 3 & 4 for the last 17 years. I > decided to mix things up and teach full-day Kindergarten. > This will be our district's first year having full-day. What do I > do to get ready? Any books you would suggest? Schedule? > Classroom Management? Skills? Aiyiyi! Excited, but ner...See More

Jul 4, 2015

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Advice

by iris

Jun 30, 2015

I have been assigned to kindergarten this year. I have no idea on what routines, schedules etc. Can you make any suggestions or recommendations, materials, (songs)

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Flacka Kindergarten is a unique grade and depending on where you teach, and the school where you teach, things can vary widely. If your children will come to you with no preschool, assume NOTHING! For some or all, this may be their first classroom experience and the first time away from their family. For those who haven't been to preschool, they may come ...See More

Jul 1, 2015

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K On 6/30/15, iris wrote: > I have been assigned to kindergarten this year. I have > no idea on what routines, schedules etc. Can you make > any suggestions or recommendations, materials, (songs)

Check out Pinterest for ideas. Also Teachers pay Teachers. One of my favorite sellers is The Moffatt Girls. She also has a blog. Good Luc...See More

Jul 4, 2015

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