DON'T PANIC! Maybe I should say that a bit calmer - don't panic! September is always like this. The class list keeps changing, you don't have a stapler or hole puncher and have to borrow from the...
Amanda
What to Do if your Classroom Supplies Have Gone Walking Over the Summer
Teachers steal?!? Yes they do - unfortunately, every August when teachers go back to their classrooms to set up for September, supplies are missing. The teacher chair, the stapler, the whole new...
Should You Take your Masters of Education?
Are you thinking about taking your M. Ed.? Wondering if it's worth it or not? To help you decide, here are some tips. If you went to teachers college and can't find a teaching job, an M. Ed. may...
How Much Money Should I Spend On My Classroom?
$200???!! For posters and borders for bulletin boards? Yep - teachers often have sticker shock at teacher stores - or the dollar store! It's amazing how much of your own money you can spend! So it's...
What to Do if a Student Throws Up
This was not covered in teacher's college! It seems like this may not necessitate a blog post however, things may not seem quite so clear in the middle of a smelly, projectile situation as they do...
The Old/ New Sex Eduction Curriculum – It’s Not Either Or!
Parents pull their children out of health class when Sex Education is taught because they do not agree with the new sex education curriculum. This means that no matter what is being taught, the...
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Successfully Applying International Strategies in Canadian Education
It is a virtue that we as Canadians are always trying to improve ourselves and improve our education system. It is necessary to stay globally competitive today. However it is a mistake to think we...