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Quick Tips For The New School Year

The first few weeks of the new school year are always very hectic for all parties involved, from the teacher, to the student and home again to the parent. There are forms to fill out, supplies to get and events to attend. Here are a few quick tips to make your first few weeks of school much easier. Everything Needs a Place Clutter is almost a guarantee as the school year begins and papers start coming home. Setting up a homework station that is stocked with sharpened pencils, pens and erasers, paper and other supplies is a great way to … Continue reading →

“But my child has never had trouble before…”

Sometime in their career most teachers come across a discipline problem that parents seem to be totally oblivious of existing. When the teacher addresses the issue with the parents, the parents usually have some statement such as, “But he/she never had any trouble before…” There are several things that can come with this statement. In this article, I would like to address various situations with a problem child and seemingly shocked parents. Truth with lack of experience. The parents may actually be telling the truth. They may have never had any trouble with their child before now. However, the child … Continue reading →

When Should You be Informed?

During a teacher’s career he/she will encounter many different types of behavior issues and concerns from students. Some of which may tread on dangerous grounds such as those that tempt harassment. For example, in my career I have experienced students who used inappropriate comments to another student. I have also experienced students who used inappropriate actions against another student. Most of these acts were very innocent, especially those committed by small children. For example, just this week my school had a small child refer to taking off another child’s clothing. It is very likely that the student had no intentions … Continue reading →

My First Spring Fling

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One of the great things about being a first time mother is getting to experience all the “firsts” in your child’s life. That first walk without stumbling, those first attempts at speech and of course, the first successful attempt to use the potty. When your child starts school you have a whole new slew of firsts- first field trip, school day pictures, Spring Break. Working from home, I have been fortunate to have been able to be there for all of Tyler’s firsts. Today, I experienced another school-related first. Spring Fling. In my day, we called it May Day and … Continue reading →

Parent Involvement: Primary Verses Middle

I am one of the fortunate teachers that has been allowed to explore both ends of the elementary education spectrum. I began my career as an eighth grade teacher and I am presently a kindergarten teacher. I feel very lucky to have had this opportunity. I now have seen the ‘whole picture’ and can identify with the people on the other end of the hallway. One differentiating aspect between primary and intermediate/middle education that I have found to be more worrisome than shocking is parent involvement. As an eighth grade teacher, I can remember walking the halls on parent teacher … Continue reading →

What Should You Look For In a Magnet School?

As I attended the magnet fair recently put on by my school district I was surprised by the difference in the quality of education that each of the schools seemed to offer. Some of the programs seemed put together just so that the school could say that it was a magnet school, and attract unwitting parents to the school. The school district I am in uses magnet schools to attract students to inner city schools to help boost test scores and parental involvement. I taught school for a short time, and so I was surprised when one school’s main attraction … Continue reading →

Seven Ways to Get the REAL Scoop on Your Child’s Homework

Children with learning disabilities and other special needs require a lot of parental involvement when it comes to homework. It may be difficult for these kids to keep track of assignments and deadlines, and they may be fearful to ask their teachers questions for clarification. And even when there really isn’t any tangible homework, there might be tests or quizzes scheduled for which your child should be preparing. Here are seven ways you can keep tabs on your child’s homework while still giving your son or daughter a feeling of independence and accomplishment. Meet with your child’s teacher(s) early in … Continue reading →