When You're Barely Holding It Together But Your Kids Need You to Be Their Rock
FAST test prep tip: Last Tuesday, I walked into my classroom with my coffee mug still sitting on my kitchen counter, my lesson plans scattered across my
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FAST test prep tip: Last Tuesday, I walked into my classroom with my coffee mug still sitting on my kitchen counter, my lesson plans scattered across my
Florida teacher tip: It was 2:15 PM on a Thursday in September when I heard that dreaded sound. You know the one. The AC unit gave one final wheeze,
Budget-friendly teaching tip: Last month, I watched my colleague Jennifer spend $150 on a set of fraction tiles. Beautiful tiles, don't get me wrong. But
FAST test prep tip: Last week, little Sofia came up to me during morning work and whispered, "Mrs. Santos, when do we take the next test?" Ay, dios mio.
Classroom management tip: Last Tuesday, I watched little Sophia stare out the window for ten straight minutes, completely mesmerized by a butterfly.
Classroom management tip: Last Tuesday, I watched little Emma dramatically fan herself with her math worksheet while announcing to the entire class that
Classroom management tip: Last Tuesday, I walked into my classroom to find Tommy sprawled across his desk like a deflated balloon, staring at the ceiling
Classroom management tip: Last Tuesday, I caught myself staring out the window during my planning period, watching the palm trees sway in the breeze and
Classroom management tip: Yesterday, little Sofia raised her hand during math and asked, "Mrs. Santos, how many more days until summer?" When I told her
Classroom management tip: Last Tuesday, I caught myself staring out the window during math time, watching the custodial staff set up for field day and