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awakelate1
Board:
Substitute Teachers
12-19-2018, 07:51 AM
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4
Tension environment
Posted By
awakelate1
Yes! I have noticed!
I was just mentioning that to a fellow sub at lunch. I have been subbing in this district for about 5 years. This middle school was the best place to sub because the students were so engaged and...
Board:
Intermediate Grades (3-5)
06-11-2016, 09:21 AM
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12
Online Reading Sites for Kids
Posted By
awakelate1
Reading sites online
I love Story line online. It has actors sitting there reading the book as the pictures are shown on the screen. They kids I had (K-2) loved them. It's more of a read aloud situation, but really top...
Board:
Intermediate Grades (3-5)
04-22-2016, 08:14 AM
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3
Weekly Studies Magazine question
Posted By
awakelate1
SS Weekly
Thank you for your very helpful feed back. I am looking forward to using SS Weekly next school year!
Board:
Intermediate Grades (3-5)
04-20-2016, 11:24 AM
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3
Weekly Studies Magazine question
Posted By
awakelate1
Weekly Studies Magazine question
My California school bought this magazine subscription for me to use next year. Have any of you used it before? I am going to be using the 3rd grade level.
Have you good things to say about this...
Board:
ARCHIVE
01-06-2016, 01:49 PM
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22
Principal Walk Through- Help!!help!!
Posted By
awakelate1
Walk throughs
I am with you Tounces. I never like them. I have been teaching for a long time as well. I get nervous and lose track of my thinking for a bit. I usually get high marks on everything, but it still...
Board:
BusyBoard
11-10-2015, 09:57 AM
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4
Help me with genre, please
Posted By
awakelate1
Genre?
All of the Chris Van Allsburg books mentioned are Fantasy. I don't know about "Queen of the Falls" or the others.
Board:
BusyBoard
11-10-2015, 09:52 AM
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2
Writer's Workshop vs. Thinking Maps
Posted By
awakelate1
Calkins WW & Thinking Maps
Here are some things to think about. You could use a circle map to brainstorm those small moments with one or more special someones. The kids could select one of the small moments to write about....
Board:
Primary Grades (K-2)
11-10-2015, 09:17 AM
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1
Epic Books
Posted By
awakelate1
Epic Books
Thank you for sharing. I'm out of money, too. So, this will make a great addition.
Board:
Primary Grades (K-2)
11-10-2015, 08:59 AM
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7
alphabetical order easy task cards
Posted By
awakelate1
ABC Order Task Cards
Thank you so much for sharing these ABC order task cards. I am working with K-1 for the first time in 17 years. These are great!
Board:
BusyBoard
10-18-2015, 02:54 PM
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5
What am I missing?? They don't do the HW correctly....
Posted By
awakelate1
Homework
One thing you can try, if you haven't already is to use the whiteboard or Elmo and go over the homework with the class before you you leave for the day. Read it over, discuss any questions, maybe...
Board:
Substitute Teachers
10-18-2015, 02:28 PM
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39
When (if ever) was sub pay ever increased in your district?
Posted By
awakelate1
Sub pay went up this year
In the small district in California where I work, the pay went up from $100 to $120. Most other districts in San Diego County pay around $110-140. I am very happy about the raise because I love...
Board:
BusyBoard
09-23-2015, 08:00 AM
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6
can't find teachers
Posted By
awakelate1
Teaching
It doesn't really surprise me that there is a shortage. Teachers who used to love their jobs are leaving due to the just plain bad treatment and disrespect they are getting on the job. It is sort of...
Board:
Sixth Grade
07-08-2015, 12:23 PM
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8
Best sites for 6th grade math
Posted By
awakelate1
sites for 6th grade math
You have probably heard about engage New York. I have been reading through the math lessons for 5th and 6th grade. It is all based on common core. I found it very helpful. It is good for all the...
Board:
BusyBoard
11-25-2014, 01:37 PM
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12
I did something awful today.
Posted By
awakelate1
Worksheets
Well there are worksheets...and then there are worksheets. Love Readworks, and they are mostly very thoughtful and aligned with CC. So, if someone calls you on it, just show them what it is about....
Board:
Art Teachers
08-18-2014, 05:18 PM
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6
Teaching Art for K-8 Planning
Posted By
awakelate1
Good advice!
Thanks for all the detail and ideas. I, too, am returning to teaching art after 10 years of being a classroom teacher. So, thanks again.
Board:
Art Teachers
08-18-2014, 05:12 PM
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3
Art lesson plan template 2014
Posted By
awakelate1
Got the job!
Thanks guys for helping out. I did tie it to Language arts. I will be able to tie lessons to math and social studies as well. Thanks for the input. Love Marzano! Thank you:0)
Board:
Retired Teachers
08-18-2014, 04:59 PM
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29
Question of the Week
Posted By
awakelate1
Great Britain sounds GREAT!
I am a bit of an Anglophile. Would love to just go and see for myself. Then off to Italy to chase down some relatives.
Board:
Primary Grades (K-2)
08-11-2014, 09:18 AM
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6
Need Arts and Crafts projects for K-2
Posted By
awakelate1
Thank PiscesLady!
Excellent! Thanks for taking your time to help me out.
Board:
Primary Grades (K-2)
08-11-2014, 09:17 AM
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6
Need Arts and Crafts projects for K-2
Posted By
awakelate1
To BettySpeller
Thank you so much for the great sites!
Board:
Primary Grades (K-2)
08-07-2014, 02:22 PM
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6
Need Arts and Crafts projects for K-2
Posted By
awakelate1
Need Arts and Crafts projects for K-2
I am just beginning a new enrichment class for K-2. Please send any ideas, websites, or names of books to help me plan 90 minute classes once a week. That is an awful lot of time. I was thinking of...
Board:
The VENT
08-01-2014, 08:47 AM
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17
Bully Principal
Posted By
awakelate1
Principals - what happens to them?
I always wonder what happens to people when they become principals. They were once teachers themselves for the most part. I don't understand how they become these power hungry folks bent on breaking...
Board:
The VENT
08-01-2014, 08:28 AM
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16
Ultimatum Advice
Posted By
awakelate1
Ultimatums
Unfortunately, the admin has far reaching power. You need a reference and if you challenge them, you could incur their wrath. I would ask myself: Can I realy do this? Will I be so unhappy and...
Board:
Art Teachers
07-28-2014, 08:44 AM
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3
Art lesson plan template 2014
Posted By
awakelate1
Art lesson plan template 2014
I am interviewing for an art teacher position. I was asked to provide a written lesson plan. Does anyone know of a specific art lesson plan template that is expected these days. This will be a 90...
Board:
The VENT
07-20-2014, 07:29 AM
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5
I just don't have it in me...
Posted By
awakelate1
Don't have it in you...
I know you are under a lot of stress. I hope you remember this when you become an administrator. I have seen excellent teachers with lofty ideals turn to "the dark side" after they have been Ps for...
Board:
The VENT
07-10-2014, 06:51 AM
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25
Terrified to teach cursive
Posted By
awakelate1
Cursive?
With all the requirements of the common core, etc., I don't think you will be required to teach cursive. There is no time. I held off teaching it until after the high stakes testing was over. Then, i...
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