Words of Wisdom

“However, on better days, days when I had designed lessons that channeled rather than suppressed their fitful energy, or when I found some way to coax them to share their real stories—I  glimpsed the classroom life that was meant to be.”

P 22 Bill Bigelow The New Teacher Book

Really Good Stuff

For those who don't already know about it, reallygoodstuff.com really does have just that: really good stuff for teachers.

Organization tips from the pros.

Another idea I plan on stealing from my masterful co-teachers: make-up work folders.  After doing attendance the teachers or the students put "green folders" on the desks of the students who are absent.  Throughout the day missed work is placed in the green folders for the absent students.  It's waiting on their desk when they return!  Tip: pick up folders and other supplies at Staples during the summer for huge discounts!

How is it that we don't know about these things!

Studyjams.com!  Sing-along songs, videos, lessons, and more by scholastic for math and science by subject.  GOLD MINE!