Classroom Organization

Here is a moment of honesty for you: I hate when my administration sets up book study groups on ANY topic for professional development as I am stubborn and dislike others telling me what to read. ? And, the books they always pick put me to sleep! But, I like to read professional development books to learn what other teachers ...

Sit down in your seat, it’s time for math.  Please sit down in your seat, Tashir cannot see the board.  Alright, time to start our work why don’t you have a seat?  After three prompts to stay in their seat you finally see them sitting down!  Alas, you can continue with the lesson.  Moments later you happen to glance over ...

We've all been there... those days when you really should stay home. You just can't bring yourself to prep sub plans for hours when you feel like this. It is easier to just go to school and cross your fingers that there are no canceled specials or behavior issues. Because today...? You. Just. Can't. You also can't handle the aftermath ...

Teachers, there is so much on our plates this year. It feels like every teacher could use a 4 week paid vacation to the tropical destination of choice right about now. Anyone else? The work we are doing is so important, but the stress of being a teacher is no joke. We are always striving to do the most for ...

Talk about stress… we just finished our first marking period, report cards are due, I have parent-teacher conferences coming up, and oh yeah...just dealt with Halloween.  That is just in the classroom.  I’m just saying that teaching around Halloween could send any teacher off of the edge. Breathing exercises here I come!  I am just trying to find my zen ...