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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

Going Old School
So, we went old school today--phones and network went down about 5pm yesterday and were still down at 4 today. Fun times as we all went to Plan B which involved no tech.
Christmas Gifts for Students?
Does anyone do Christmas gifts for their students? Normally, I would want to bring the kids candy or something on the last day (especially since I am going to give a test.) However, our school doesn't allow us to give the kids any food. I often find that some kids do not respect supplies but […]
Arizona Subject Matter Compliance Work Experience?
Hello Everyone, I am currently a teacher in California. I have single subject credentials in English and Social Studies. In California, if you have a 'clear' credential, which is essentially a professional level credential, you can add a subject area to your credential by showing an out of state credential. So, before teaching I worked […]
Professional way to handle missed training
Today myself and other new teachers were made aware of an upcoming training for new district teachers that takes place... tonight. I'm probably not going to go. The biggest reason is I am faint, gross, miserable, and probably made a big mistake coming to school today, but I also am a little annoyed at the […]
Saying goodbye to my students tomorrow
Tomorrow is my last day of student teaching. I honestly am so sad that this is ending. Yes, I am happy, but I am going to miss my fellow staff members and especially my students. Many of them came up to me today and said, “I’m really going to miss you.” It’s crazy how attached […]
How do you handle off topic conversations during classwork?
What are your best strategies for dealing with off topic conversations/a lack of focus during classwork? I am struggling with this in almost all of my classes. I feel like I am consistently policing them to "turn around, stay focused." I want them to only be working with their partner during classwork and it is […]
Considering Teaching Troubled Youth/Adolescents
Hello. I am currently teaching elementary special education (self-contained setting). Have recently taught Regents LE in an inclusion summer school class. Throughout my teaching career, have taught high school English, middle school, and gen ed elementary. I am wondering if it would be realistic for me to teach troubled youth in possibly a prison/detention center […]