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A: Chickens
Me: What is the most common bird in the world? Kindergarten Student: Pterodactyl?
Pembroke Publisher’s Conference
I sat with the teachers from Al-Huda Elementary School at Pembroke Publisher's conference. We had fun!
Drama Lessons for Substitutes
Drama is all I get at school – this should be easy! Or not. If you are teaching drama all day and the teacher did not leave any day plans, here are a couple of ideas … 1. Tableaus – you tell or read...
French Lessons for Substitutes
You want me to teach French? Je ne pas speak French!! And the teacher was called away because of an emergency and left no lesson plans?? You’ve got to be kidding. But they aren’t kidding – this is...
Music Lessons For Substitutes
Teach Music? I don't sing, but I do need the money ... Would be funny if it weren't so true! There are lots of lessons you can do in Music without singing that students will enjoy. 1. Respond to...
Gym Lessons for Substitutes
Why, why, why do they always call me to substitute for gym classes? Ok, maybe it’s because I have a Phys. Ed. Degree… Gym teachers should not be allowed to get sick! However, I want to work, so here...
Secret Code for A Quick Response from the Caretakers
1. Code Yellow - pee 2. Code Brown - poo 3. Code red – blood 4. Code Open Windows – puke 5. Code One Million – our lottery ticket won! Thank you to all the hard working janitors who make it possible...
3 Ways to Help Students Calm Down
When students are very angry or upset, it can derail them and the whole class! Here are some ways to help them. 1. Distraction – sometimes all that is needed is another focus – ask them to do an...