I put together some tidbits of wisdom that I gathered as a teacher, as well as insights from mistakes I have made and learned from. I hope they are of value to you.
- Bring your best self to school. For many students school is a safe haven. Once in on a rainy day I ran over a dog on the way to school. Needless to say I was devastated, late and had mascara all over my face from crying. I took the day off rather than try toTeach after such an awful experience. The students need you to be completely present for them.
- Build trust with the students, parents and staff. I have learned how important it is to have trust among those you work with on a daily basis. Keep confidential information to yourself. Another person’s life experiences are not your story to tell.
- Help students set goals. Not everyone will have the same goals. Model goal setting by sharing your own goals. I shared with my class that my goal was to read 40 books in one year. It inspired several students to do their own goal setting.
- Continue to develop professionally. Getting a teaching credential is a fantastic achievement, but keep growing by connecting to opportunities that enhance your craft. Here are some: Scholastic https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/25-best-websites-teachers/ https://www.khanacademy.org Khan Academy http://www.discoveryeducation.com Discovery lessons K-12 http://www.commoncoresheets.com
- Common Core resources http://www.teacherbrain.com.au Printable resources https://pppst.com Free Powerpoints for kidshttps://www.cultofpedagogy.com/tqe-method/ Podcasts for teachers
- Decide what kind of classroom management you want. Be consistent, caring and fair. Read about Positive Discipline (Discipline teaches, punishment hurts) Decide if you want a reward system (points, stickers, small tokens) Time out area for stressed kids (helpful, not punitive) Time out for YOU (teacher time) Teach how to be peacekeepers. Be consistent, be fair. When issues arise, hold a Class Meeting to talk it out together.
- About Me
- Beach Life
- Book reviews
- Children’s Books That are Relatable
- Concepts of Print
- Early Literacy Resources
- Journal
- Literacy Resources
- Rescued
- Resources for Literacy
- Teacher Tips
- Random Thoughts
- September 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
Buy Me a Coffee
Hello, If you would like to buy me a coffee, it is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
$4.00