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4th of July Math, Science & Literacy Fun! by Tech Girl/Engaging Lessons This mini Unit includes a Math Mystery Phrase activity, an Underwater Fireworks Science Experiment with a teacher page & student lab sheet page, a Star Spangled Banner Lyric sequencing activity, an informational interactive page all about July 4th and Independence Day.

Under the Sea Craftivities & Printables by A Cupcake for the Teacher This unit is jam-packed with FUN! Learn about ocean animals with seven different crafts, 11 total activity sheets, and colorful vocabulary cards!

At the Zoo Theme Word Wall Words and Games By Giggly Games Take learning a step further by incorporating a classroom game of BINGO or matching with the same words, for extra practice and FUN! Each eBook includes a full page instruction sheet on how to use the games in your classroom.

Welcome to School Posters By KindergartenWorks Get the posters that will make introducing your classroom to your new group of students a breeze! Perfect for kindergarten or first grade.

General Education

Why the principal shuffle?
So, are the districts in my area the only ones that do this? Principal of school A is moved to School B, while principal of School B is moved to School C, and Principal of School C is moved to school A. (And so on and so forth) Original principal of School A was there […]
Not sure if I want to work in Early Childhood Ed or Elementary Ed
I have been working in Early Childhood Ed since I graduated high school. I am certified in the area and enjoy working with 3-5-year-olds. I am currently pursuing a MEd from GCU as well obtaining teacher certs in K-5. I am stuck in a limbo because I love ECE but it sucks with pay and […]
New teacher, I don't know why I am so tired
I am at the end of my first week, and for instance, today was not particularly stressful, the week has not been stressful really, but I come home and fall into a coma and sleep for 4 hours instantly. I think it may be the waking up at 5:30am, or my bimodal sleep pattern, but […]
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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 […]
Special Ed Cert in NJ?
If I have my degree in Elementary Ed K-5 and obtain a Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate, what grades does that allow me to be a Special Ed teacher for in NJ? Only grades K-5 or all grades, K-12? How does it work for an ESL Certification?
Being an assistant coach.....
Is anyone an assistant coach for baseball? If so, what is the time commitment for being an assistant coach?
First Year Teacher Advice
I will be teaching 6th grade math next year!! I am so excited but I have no idea where to start planning. I have started looking through the standards, but I don't want to start content planning until I talk to my principal about what levels I will be teaching. However, I am trying to […]