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Nov 20, 2011

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Do you get this by email?

by Carolyn

Nov 25, 2011

I thought I use to get this chatboard by email, but now I have to actually come to teachers.net and read it.

When I joined did I not answer all the questions correctly? I hate to have to go to each chatboard and hit on each post.

If you know any other way...please let me knowl.

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Please, could you vote for my picture?

by Cindy

Nov 25, 2011

I am trying to win some Jan Brett books for my classroom. I would GREATLY appreciate anyone who might take the time to vote for the picture I took of her tour bus so that I might have a chance to win these books for my classroom. Considering every library book in my classroom has to be personally purchased by me (for over 30 years now) these would ...See More

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Olive the other reindeer activities

by Erin

Dec 11, 2011

Hi, I'm looking for some activities to do with my 2nd graders related to this book. Has anyone done this book or know of any good quality activities to do with it? TIA....I appreciate any and all help.

Erin

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Grrrrrr_forced to do holiday rotations

by no no no name

Dec 13, 2011

We have to do holiday rotations without any religious activities involved due to the various religions in our grade. Does anyone have any ideas we can do for art, math, reading, etc. that would represent a nonholiday holiday? I guess snow, winter, ummm???

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FIrst Year Teaching, Starting Mid-Year, Any Advice??

by Monica

Dec 14, 2011

Hello all, I am starting my first year teaching, and I will be starting mid-year. Does anyone have any advice for me? My biggest fear is classroom management. I'm worried I won't get the children to listen to me or respect me. I understand I will be a stranger to them, but what can I do to instill their trust in me?

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Sara On 12/14/11, Monica wrote: > Hello all, I am starting my first year teaching, and I will > be starting mid-year. Does anyone have any advice for me? > My biggest fear is classroom management. I'm worried I > won't get the children to listen to me or respect me. I > understand I will be a stranger to them, but what can I do > to in...See More

Dec 15, 2011

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Leanne/CA On 12/14/11, a few tips wrote:

> You will need to begin as if it is the very first day, because > it really is for both you and the students. Tell student your > expectations (don't call them rules). Practice procedures like > transitioning, bathroom time, lunch, etc. Drop a marble in a > jar everytime the whole class is go...See MoreOn 12/14/11, a few tips wrote:

> You will need to begin as if it is the very first day, because > it really is for both you and the students. Tell student your > expectations (don't call them rules). Practice procedures like > transitioning, bathroom time, lunch, etc. Drop a marble in a > jar everytime the whole class is good, to work towards a > party; this will encourage good behavior out of each kid. Hope > this helps some.

Procedures, procedures, procedures! Don't overwhelm them on the first day, just keep it simple. Remember to repeat procedures over many times. Keep in mind that it won't work perfectly the first time because you will have to earn their respect/trust. Resist the temptation to raise your voice.

As for the parents, keep in mind that they don't know you or your style. Like with the kids it takes time to develop rapport with them. Send a nice, warm welcome letter telling them how eager you are to work with their children, and that you want them all to succeed. Don't be too specific about procedures with the parents. Wait a week or two to establish what works (it's different for every class), and then send home a rules/procedures sheet that you have the kids AND parents sign. Then when they challenge you (they will), you have a piece of paper that proves they were aware of the rules and procedures.

Make sure to give a copy of all of your newsletters, etc. to your principal. He/she will be better able to back you up if there are any issues.

Don't try to do too many things the first week. Have your day planned in 20-30 minute increments, rotating from whole class to seatwork each time. Make sure to take frequent stretch breaks.

Oh, and one more thing--bathroom procedures. At my school, the kids get two recesses and lunch to use the bathroom. However, many 2nd graders, especially those who take medications, need to use the bathroom more frequently. I've taught 2nd grade for many, many years, and it seems to be the "testing limits" of choice with 2nd graders! I decided I don't want to make it a big deal, so I have a simple procedure:

You go at recess/lunch. If it's an emergency and it's within 5 minutes of a recess/lunch, you owe me 2 minutes of your time for taking 2 minutes of mine. If it's during independent work time you may go, but it's not an excuse for not finishing your work. I have no problems and no wet pants! If they really have to go, losing 2 minutes of their recess is worth it. If they are just trying to get out of doing work, it's not!

Dec 21, 2011

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Boys in school- thougts about this?

by Mrs. B in CA

Dec 27, 2011

This TED talk is all about how we, in elementary schools, are failing to create a culture that responds to the way boys are - how they think, what they like to do, how long they can pay attention. It's not long, and might provoke a good discussion.

I think this speaker has a point. I see the zero tolerance reaction in myself with regard t...See More

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Sara On 12/27/11, Mrs. B in CA wrote: > This TED talk is all about how we, in elementary schools, > are failing to create a culture that responds to the way > boys are - how they think, what they like to do, how long > they can pay attention. It's not long, and might provoke a > good discussion.

I think there are many things we ...See More

Dec 27, 2011

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Kitty The book titled, "Raising Cain" is an excellent resource on this subject, if you would like to explore it further.

On 12/27/11, Sara wrote: > On 12/27/11, Mrs. B in CA wrote: >> This TED talk is all about how we, in elementary schools, >> are failing to create a culture that responds to the way >> boys are - how they ...See MoreThe book titled, "Raising Cain" is an excellent resource on this subject, if you would like to explore it further.

On 12/27/11, Sara wrote: > On 12/27/11, Mrs. B in CA wrote: >> This TED talk is all about how we, in elementary schools, >> are failing to create a culture that responds to the way >> boys are - how they think, what they like to do, how long >> they can pay attention. It's not long, and might provoke a >> good discussion. > > I think there are many things we get wrong in education - I > think in general the inherent nature of children - not just > boys - is not well served by mainstream education. Perhaps boys > and their energetic ways are less well-served than girls even. > But every so often, someone writes a book contending this or > that and then another book comes out taking issue with the > first book. Does anybody remember the book Reviving Orphelia > about how we did not serve girls well in education? > > Likely not but that's my point - these books create a temporary > sensation at best and then everyone forgets them and they bring > no real change to education. > > We have so many things on our plate right now in schools - > increasing issues with bullying, high stakes testing, the > general malaise that seems to be taking over our country, the > breakdown of the family a trend which does not look like it > will reverse anytime soon... > > If we approach our classrooms with some compassion ( a word > rarely heard anymore) and some flexibility - and if they can > keep our class sizes to 25 and less (even less would be best) > then I'd say we're doing a pretty good job in these interesting > times in which we live. > > I do allow any student - girl or boy - to celebrate a right > answer. I know some of my girls would prefer it if I rode the > boys harder and in fact, made the boys as quiet as some of the > girls are. I wish my principal would put kids together in > classes in a different way - he makes sure one very lively boy > is in every class rather than putting them all together. That > insures that all of us get one of the 'hard to handle' boys and > that every girl and boy has to tolerate a 'hard to handle' boy > in their class every year

Dec 27, 2011

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free start the morning tool

by dan4thgr

Dec 29, 2011

I used to write stuff on the board to start the day, like so many others. I just was surfing through scholastic.com and found

scholastic.com/teachers/daily-starter/teacher

that has a bit of LA, math, and daily thought for every day of the year, by grade level. No more writing for me.

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Leah You may find the following list of interest

Jan 2, 2012

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Reading Vocabulary Help

by Kathy

Jan 2, 2012

Hey, everyone! I just recently found the most AWESOME website: [link removed]?

Also, I would love to share Treasures schedules with anyone out there!

Thanks!

Kathy 2nd/IL

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Need to talk to a teacher

by Carolina Rincon

Jan 3, 2012

Hello everyone, my name is Carolina Rincon and I am currently getting my degree as an elementary school teacher. I am here because I have to interview a teacher for a school project. Is there any of you that can help me? I apperciate thank you!

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