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100th Day of School Math and Literacy This is 116 pages filled, filled, filled with many different ideas! I worked really hard at making this different from the rest. Every game is differentiated and will meet the needs of all your learners. By: Kinderglynn
Be My Valentine Math Centers (Common Core) These super cute Valentine centers will be a wonderful addition to your math centers. These centers are multi-leveled and there are several different activities suggested within many of the games. By Rebecca Anderton – Teaching First
Black History Super Activity Pack! by Tech Girl-Engaging Lessons
Dental Health Fun for Literacy and Math By Kristen Walsky
Groundhogs Literacy and Math Center Fun! By Kristen Walsky
Oh So Sweet Cupcake Glyph and Writing Craft! Perfect for Valentine’s Day! By Tech Girl/Engaging Lessons

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It would be fantastic if we could share a link that is highly beneficial/useful, that doesn't cost a thing to use, no hoops to jump through. I encourage others to add to my links, creating some nice references to have on-hand. You can never have too many resources. I love free when it comes to […]
To "make a difference" in childrens' lives....
I was told that I was "making a difference" in the students' lives... I replied back wondering if that were really true... She said, "Yes. The kids love you and you show up every day..." To that, I said, "Well, they might love me and I show up every day but how they're doing on […]
Teacher to Parent - A child must be a willing participant in his own education
I'm not sure if this article has already been posted but someone shared it in another group I'm in. It seems like a lot of parents think like the one mentioned. https://www.moultrienews.com/opinio...l&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share
Wiggly kids: Cheap ways to do "standing desks"
I have several students who have recently gotten it it into their heads they don't need chairs. Theoretically, I have no problem with this. These are the kids that could probably do very well to stand. But, aye, there's the rub. By standing at our typical first-grader-sized desks, they eventually find themselves doing barrel rolls […]
Paid Administrative Leave
I was put on paid administrative leave with no reason explained. Head of human resources summoned me to the principal’s office at the end of the day stating she was ordered to come and give the letter that states paid administrative leave, but it did not say the reason. I asked her again and responded […]
Terrible 1st post
I was offered and accepted a job at a school mid year. I am a new grad teacher. I am certified. I was "onboarded" which included HR and then being sent into an unruly 6th grade science class that has been through 1 permanent teacher and 10 long term subs since sept. I have no […]
How do you deal with the emotional toll of teaching?
I have been working on connecting better with my students the last 3 years, but it has come with unexpected results. I now have to call CPS more, and talk with police more about traumas kids either tell me, or their friends tell me about them. I want to help them, but honestly it is […]