Education Week in Review: July 21- July 27

Posted on July 28, 2007 by Lyn Newton

I have now spent many hours working on my new classroom. It is almost complete and ready for the first kindergarten student to come rolling through the door. Next week will begin my county’s first week of school for teachers. Throughout the summer hot education topics have been on the rise. Check out below for this week’s news. Saturday, July 21 Entering Middle School The transition between elementary and middle school can be emotional and difficult for parents and students. This is the age when children are uncertain how to handle their growing responsibility and feelings. This article gives ideas … Continue reading →

My Two Favorite Instructional Resource Companies

Posted on July 27, 2007 by Lyn Newton

In addition to markers, papers, pencils, glues, and scissors, teachers also need decorative and instructional materials. I use many charts, posters, and signs in my classroom. Some of them are just for decoration and others serve a teaching purpose. In a previous article, I discussed two companies that offer office teaching supplies and art supplies. These two companies do not offer a variety when it comes to classroom decoration and teaching resources. Therefore, it is necessary to look to other companies. The two companies that I have had the most success with when it comes to instruction resources are Creative … Continue reading →

My Two Favorite Teaching Supply Companies

Posted on July 24, 2007 by Lyn Newton

At the beginning of each school year my home and school mailbox fills up with magazines offering teaching materials. These companies know that teachers receive the bulk of their supply money at the beginning of the year. This is the time when teachers need to restock and prepare for the year. I am sure that there are many school supply companies out there that I have not even heard of. However, I am partial to a select few companies that I have found. Many companies are either supply or instructional oriented. Teachers need to purchase from both types of companies. … Continue reading →