Would you like a permanent teaching position but so far have not been hired? Here are some reasons this may be happening and things you can do about it. 1.Problem: There are not enough jobs and/or a...
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More Gross Facts Students Love
Sharks urinate through their skin. Have you ever swam in the ocean? In South America, they found a cave with thousands of cockroaches that never leave the cave. They eat bat poo that falls from the...
The Grossest Gross Fact
Students love (or hate) this grossest gross fact and I love watching the look on their faces as I tell it! Tape worms are long, flat white worms that live in the stomach of some animals and make...
The Bear Fact
I tell a gross fact about bears every time I go to a new class. Often, when I go back, students say, "Ms. Yuill, tell the bear one!". So, here it is (Disclaimer - this may not be 100% factual,...
Student Behaviour More Difficult This Year
Is student behaviour more challenging this year than other years (2022-2023)? Yes! This is not based on research, but on observation. Many teachers are reporting the same thing. It seems that many...
The Importance of Resting over March Break
There is a reason we have March Break - to rest. Whether we are travelling or staying home over March Break, it is important to plan and schedule rest and things that rejuvenate us. Here are some...
When the Office Doesn’t Answer
What do you do when you call the office for help and nobody answers (besides avoid saying out loud what you are thinking)? It may be that there is already an emergency the office is dealing with....
Where to get Professional Development as a Substitute Teacher
While classroom teachers receive training and professional development through the schools and school boards, substitute teachers are often left to manage their own professional development. As a...