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Probability Test
Student: Are we having a test on probability? Me: Probably not. Unlikely.
Must Watch Teacher Movies
Here are a few movies to watch over the summer about teachers, school and life! Mr. Holland's Opus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF_Zk9h5vug Dead Poet's Society...
Professional Development over the Summer
Despite the fact that we say we are just going to relax this summer - teachers can't help themselves - we are always learning and we always want to improve our teaching in order to help students....
Summer Reading List for Substitute Teachers
Substitute: Going to School with a Thousand Kids by Nicholas Baker - A realistic, eye-opening, detailed account of 28 days as a K - 12 substitute teacher in Main. On the New York Times Best Seller...
Free Report Card Comments You Can Use!
Report cards are to teachers as checking for holes are to sky diving instructors and clown parade duty is to equestrian types. Necessary but not the best part of the job. So, here are some sites...
Making Extra Cash Over the Summer
Saving for a wedding, a house, a Luly Yang butterfly dress (ok, maybe that's only me)? There's lots of good reasons to make some extra cash over the summer. Here are some common ways to do it and...
Changing Your Teaching Style
When I look back at my teaching style when I first started teaching, I cringe. I yelled and sent kids to the office. It's probably not as bad as I remember (at least I hope so!). However, now, I'm...
Oh No! Not Sex Ed!
I love teaching Sex Ed - but I realize not all teachers share my enthusiasm! So here are some tips to help you out! Remember - there are still some kids out there who don't know that sex can lead to...