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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.

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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 […]
My job is killing me, and I don't recognize myself anymore.
I am in an odd predicament. I thought I had finally arrived when I accepted this job at an "alternative" art middle school. I was going to be a great way to fulfill my internship to complete my master's program and get my preliminary credentials. I was told the class sizes are small. Approximately 12-20 […]
Special Ed certification
Dear, I am in Texas. I am in ACP program applying for standard teacher certification. I finished the intern and passed the PPR exam (160). Now, I am seeking additional certificates like Special Ed (161) and ESL Supplemental (154). Please tell me how those certifications support my standard certification? Do I need to take those […]
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 […]
Work place harassment?
Hi everyone, I was recently hospitalized, causing me to miss work unexpectedly. I did happen to have a sub one of the days because I was going to wait to go to the doctor then. I ended up In the hospital for three nights, and as proof, I showed her my intake and discharge forms […]