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ftce prekindergarten / third grade math test

by co

Jun 19, 2016

Any suggestions on preparing for the FTCE prekindergarten/third grade math test

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GA Pre K Teaching time

by GAPrek

Jun 7, 2016

Does anyone know if GA Pre-k teaching time counts towards pay levels in elementary schools...specifically Cherokee and Cobb?

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Recess equipment

by kez

Jun 1, 2016

Hi, I am so lucky to be the teacher of a small preschool group in a church. 7 to 9 students. I have a wonderful space and great materials. The only thing is, we don't really have a designated play area.We are free to use the church lawn but cannot have permanent equipment. I need things I can take in and out for recess - portable stuff. Could you p...See More

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GAPrek On 6/01/16, kez wrote: > Hi, > I am so lucky to be the teacher of a small preschool > group in a church. 7 to 9 students. I have a wonderful > space and great materials. The only thing is, we don't > really have a designated play area.We are free to use the > church lawn but cannot have permanent equipment. I need > things I ca...See More

Jun 7, 2016

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discipline

by mysticsmary

May 9, 2016

I have been teaching for almost twenty years. I have been let go twice in the last two years. The schools are saying my tone of voice. I use a leveled voice tone. I ask nicely, then firmly, then strongly. According to many I am doing the right then, but schools wont look at me, because I have been let go twice

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maureen On 5/09/16, mysticsmary wrote: > I have been teaching for almost twenty years. I have been > let go twice in the last two years. The schools are > saying my tone of voice. I use a leveled voice tone. I > ask nicely, then firmly, then strongly. According to many > I am doing the right then, but schools wont look at me, > because I ...See MoreOn 5/09/16, mysticsmary wrote: > I have been teaching for almost twenty years. I have been > let go twice in the last two years. The schools are > saying my tone of voice. I use a leveled voice tone. I > ask nicely, then firmly, then strongly. According to many > I am doing the right then, but schools wont look at me, > because I have been let go twice

What strikes me in your post is the fact that you have to ask more then once, let alone have to get a "stronger voice" each time. That is what you might need to work on - why do children not respond respectfully with the first request?

There are ways to earn a child's respect that that child simply does the right thing with either a simple request or a question from you that puts the responsibility on the child. For instance, if the children already know what they should be doing, it shouldn't be up to you to force the issue. How can you word your request to get the response you are seeking?

The only time you should be asking the child in a "strong" voice to stop doing something is when that something puts someone in danger. Requests work much better then asking because by asking your are in a way giving the child the choice to refuse. A request from a respected adult should be all that is needed. If this is not happening with your students, then looking within yourself and figuring out what you can change in your manner, classroom management or something else that you can change can turn things around rather quickly.

Of course, that won't get you back into a classroom, but if you can identify what it is that you can change and can show the prospective school in an interview what you have learned to change things for the better, maybe that will get your foot in the door next time.

There is always the possibility that you were let go for other reasons. There could be applicants with credentials or would be a cheaper hire that was more attractive to the employer. One never knows why they were let go unless they know themselves why. Sometimes there isn't a valid reason. It might just be politics. Best wishes in your job search. There has to be the right placement out there for you.

May 27, 2016

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Surprising relationship: The Brain, Sleep, Learning

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Mar 5, 2016

The effects of sleep on learning and memory are surprising and impressive! (Click below to read the article.)

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Amanda On 3/05/16, Teachers.Net Gazette wrote: > > The effects of sleep on learning and memory are surprising > and impressive! (Click below to read the article.) > > I thought that this was a very interesting article. I always thought that studying before bed or "craming" was bad, but apparently not. I also learned that sleep mak...See More

May 25, 2016

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Children with Autism

by Pillerchild

May 4, 2016

Are you a preschool teacher working with a student(s) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or students who exhibit behaviors consistent with ASD? We need your help!

My name is Aimee Piller, pediatric occupational therapist. I am a PhD candidate at Texas Woman’s University. I am conducting a research study to determine the psyc...See More

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Wild today.

by Iris

Jan 12, 2016

Okay. So this the fourth year I have done preschool. I generally just feel like it is fun, fun, fun. But today my group just seemed loud, noisy and silly.Probably my worst day ever in preschool. I felt like I'd lost my touch. Now I am wondering if this is a sign my kids have turned a corner and this is what it is going to be like. Yipes!

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preschooltchr On 1/12/16, Iris wrote: > Okay. So this the fourth year I have done preschool. I > generally just feel like it is fun, fun, fun. But today > my group just seemed loud, noisy and silly.Probably my > worst day ever in preschool. I felt like I'd lost my > touch. Now I am wondering if this is a sign my kids have > turned a corner and ...See More

Jan 17, 2016

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N On 1/17/16, preschooltchr wrote: > On 1/12/16, Iris wrote: >> Okay. So this the fourth year I have done preschool. I >> generally just feel like it is fun, fun, fun. But today >> my group just seemed loud, noisy and silly.Probably my >> worst day ever in preschool. I felt like I'd lost my >> touch. Now I am wonderin...See More

May 3, 2016

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Early Readers

by Brey

Aug 19, 2015

I would like to incorporate a guided reading binder in my 4K class. I need a focus book to put in the binders each week. Any suggestions for the best first readers to buy? BOB books? First Little Readers Pack by Scholastic? Thanks for your input! Brey

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Ashley On 8/19/15, Brey wrote: > I would like to incorporate a guided reading binder in my > 4K class. I need a focus book to put in the binders each > week. Any suggestions for the best first readers to buy? > BOB books? First Little Readers Pack by Scholastic? > Thanks for your input! > Brey Would love to know

May 1, 2016

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Separation Anxiety

by ktm

May 1, 2016

Hello! A child in my pre-K class has suddenly developed anxious feelings, wanting to see Mom and Dad while at school, complaining of stomach aches. Parents have been experiencing same at home and took son to a doctor to rule out any health issues. I talked with the child and he assures me there is nothing at school that bothers him, he just wants t...See More

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Asking about the job

by Karina

Apr 3, 2016

Hello my name is Karina I'm doing a project for my career and financial planning class and part of my project was to ask someone and it can be nationwide about preschool teaching ?? and I was wondering if someone could help me it wont take long

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