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stressgirl37
Board:
The VENT
07-12-2017, 12:12 PM
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24
school board salaries
Posted By
stressgirl37
Ours get health benefits- no salary.
Ours get health benefits- no salary.
Board:
Third Grade
07-05-2017, 04:38 PM
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8
Aide
Posted By
stressgirl37
aide
After many years of never having any assistance in the classroom, the last couple of years I have had an aide for about an hour. Per admin, she was to assist during our intervention block, and...
Board:
Third Grade
07-05-2017, 03:31 PM
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3
more math practice
Posted By
stressgirl37
more math practice
We use Envisions Math and it doesn't give much practice for each lesson. Some standards are very difficult and I find myself always looking for more practice for these concepts but have not found a...
Board:
Third Grade
07-05-2017, 03:25 PM
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8
LARGE classroom size
Posted By
stressgirl37
large class
Hi- I have not had fewer than 27 in third grade and when I taught 4th, never fewer than 30. I have always put my students in groups, partly because at one school we had large tables (5-6 to a table)...
Board:
Third Grade
07-05-2017, 03:16 PM
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7
Math word problem resources
Posted By
stressgirl37
Mars Tasks
These are good and they have them for other grades, too.
https://www.scoe.org/files/mars-grade3.pdf
Board:
The VENT
02-20-2017, 02:15 PM
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44
prep time?
Posted By
stressgirl37
thanks for your responses
Wow- thank you for your answers. Things sure vary from school to school!
Board:
The VENT
02-01-2017, 09:54 PM
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44
prep time?
Posted By
stressgirl37
prep
Wow- things sure are different depending on where you are. I'm the original poster. Currently I get 2 30 minute blocks every third week. It's really more like 25, as I walk the class to PE. And yes,...
Board:
The VENT
02-01-2017, 07:04 PM
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44
prep time?
Posted By
stressgirl37
prep time?
Elementary teachers: Taking a survey of sorts. Do you get any prep time during the school day? As in your kids are with another teacher and you have time to plan, etc. I know this varies from place...
Board:
The VENT
08-26-2016, 09:06 PM
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11
i know this is weird
Posted By
stressgirl37
not weird
I feel the same. It's super stressful for all the reasons mentioned. Hoping I can make to to retirement.
Board:
Teacher News & Opinion
08-13-2016, 07:29 AM
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40
Walmart
Posted By
stressgirl37
Walmart and more
Wow- starting to get a little ugly here. How nice we can all VENT our opinions. Can't we keep it civil?
Board:
Classroom Management
07-30-2016, 06:11 PM
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13
End of the day/ closing circle
Posted By
stressgirl37
end of day quiet
I use another version of a quiet game, entitled "The Quiet Game" :) I use this with my third graders.
Very simple- I announce we're now play the Quiet Game. Sometimes if getting out of seats is an...
Board:
Teacher News & Opinion
07-30-2016, 05:58 PM
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40
Walmart
Posted By
stressgirl37
Walmart
Anyone employed at a school with a union should get a copy of the expenditures and see how much of your dues goes for things/issues/candidates/props on the ballot you may or may not agree with. So,...
Board:
Third Grade
07-27-2016, 10:18 AM
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3
Wonders- keep a notebook?
Posted By
stressgirl37
Wonders- keep a notebook?
We are using Wonders for the first time this year. We had a very brief training (a few hours) where we went through the main points. We will then have a follow-up 6-8 weeks into the school year.
...
Board:
The VENT
07-23-2016, 08:37 PM
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49
Class Sizes?
Posted By
stressgirl37
class size
I taught 1st a few years ago and had 27. No assistant. No prep time. :) That's the norm around my area. I currently teach 3rd and it's the same. Our 4-6 grades have 30-33.
Board:
The VENT
06-16-2016, 03:01 PM
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7
State testing pressure
Posted By
stressgirl37
Thanks for understanding! I would move to 2nd if...
Thanks for understanding! I would move to 2nd if there is an opening but it's not likely these days.
Board:
The VENT
06-16-2016, 01:32 PM
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7
State testing pressure
Posted By
stressgirl37
State testing pressure
I just finished my 20th year teaching. I currently teach third grade and really love the age and grade. I am struggling with, however, the pressure that is put on us to teach to the CAASPP test,...
Board:
Third Grade
09-22-2015, 11:01 AM
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7
Differentiation
Posted By
stressgirl37
Enrichment
Have you tried Front Row Ed? It's a free standards-based math program that's adaptive and there's a diagnostic for each domain. It's very easy to set up and get going. Once your advanced students...
Board:
Third Grade
08-15-2015, 07:49 AM
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9
Homework
Posted By
stressgirl37
homework
I prefer nightly homework also. I tried the packets for the flexibility reason, but was finding some kids would do it all in a hurry one night. That wouldn't work with our math anyhow. They really...
Board:
Third Grade
08-15-2015, 07:44 AM
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7
Whole Brain Teaching
Posted By
stressgirl37
Wbt
I use parts of it and really like it. I hope to expand a little this year. I use class-yes, sometimes the scoreboard, the 5 rules, and teach-ok. Good luck! There are some good videos out there of...
Board:
Third Grade
08-15-2015, 07:41 AM
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3
Beginning of the year writing
Posted By
stressgirl37
writing- beginning of the year
We have our students write a friendly letter to us. Basically, we learn about the students and can assess their writing skills.
Board:
Third Grade
07-31-2015, 06:02 PM
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3
1/2 day ideas?
Posted By
stressgirl37
1/2 day
85 kids???
Board:
Third Grade
07-26-2015, 04:22 PM
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2
grading math homework
Posted By
stressgirl37
grading math homework
Math homework- do you correct, do your students correct, and if so, how? Looking for an efficient way to give kids feedback quickly.
Board:
Third Grade
07-26-2015, 04:19 PM
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2
Professional Development
Posted By
stressgirl37
reading
I like The First Days of School by Harry Wong. Great for any elementary grade. I've been teaching 19 years and still refer to it most years.
Board:
The VENT
07-15-2015, 07:44 PM
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3
Stressing a bit
Posted By
stressgirl37
changes
I had a similar situation. New school, grade, plus a knee injury! When it came time to unpack in my new room I was so overwhelmed with everything, I almost couldn't function. Luckily, I had a...
Board:
The VENT
07-15-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies:
24
School Supply Money
Posted By
stressgirl37
money on supplies
As someone else mentioned, I also teach in CA and we are only allowed to ask for donations. I get a decent budget for supplies (to order through one particular company) but I do spend money on...
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