Tricks for Getting Rid of Chalkboards

When first receiving a teaching job or moving to a new school, some teachers go into shock. Believe it or not, things are not always prepared for you. Materials are not always accessible. Many times, teachers must make-do and make use of what they have instead of getting what they need or would like to have in their classroom. This year I moved to a new school. At my old school I taught kindergarten for two years. I am also teaching kindergarten at my new school. Because I did not change the grade that I am teaching, I can use … Continue reading

Education Week in Review: September 15 – September 21

This has been a great week in education at Families.com. Heather’s addition of Substitute’s Corner is a hit. Continue reading weekly to find out the latest eductaion news. Monday, September 17 Substitute Teacher’s Corner: Discipline in the Classroom In this article, Heather discusses how hard it can be to move from room to room as a substitute. Each teacher has a different means of controlling the class. Heather reminds substitutes that it is okay to use their own forms of discipline and rules when needed. Vocabulary Strengthening a child’s vocabulary is very important. When a child expands his/her vocabulary, his/her … Continue reading