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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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General Education

Breaking contract mid-year
I want to break my contract! I used to teach part-time at our local Community College. I wanted full-time with benefits and retirement so I took a job teaching middle school math and science at a local private STEM school. There are no benefits or retirement but I took the job anyways as a one […]
Have you ever given up on a child?
I dreampt about this child last night so I guess he's getting to me more than I want him to.... We'll call this child B (for brat, just kidding). He has a long standing reputation for maniuplation and anger issues as well as resistance to change. He was moved into my math class in December […]
Teacher Innovation Award
Teachers are the pillars of this nation, and their contribution – if recognized and supported – can bring about a significant improvement in the quality and reach of education. Every year, ZIIEI finds the most effective zero-investment solutions by teachers and scales them up to millions of schools. Zero Investment Innovation for Education Initiative (ZIIEI) […]
Free links! Lots of science, space, ELA, ESL, Music, Art, PD, Lesson Plans and resources. Enjoy!
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 […]
Independent study
Does anyone teach independent study at a junior high or high school? What is that like and what are the pros and cons of being an independent study teacher? Basically what do you do as an independent study teacher?
Are there any sayings that drive you up a wall?
I just was reminded of 1 that I survived a few years. It was " Fidelity to the program." It was a scripted program and everyone was supposed to follow it word for word. I felt like a robot for awhile. Then I tweaked it to where I could cope for a few years until […]
Moving from teacher to administrator...advice needed
Hello fellow educator's- I'm hoping to gain some insight as to what people's thoughts and experiences are on moving from a teacher position to an administrative position. I have received an offer to move into a new role in a school that I am excited about. However, there is a good part of me that […]