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Mental Health and Well Being Sampler
From Pembroke Publishers: A sneak peek at Pembroke's newest & best! Click here Preview free chapters We are pleased to offer sample chapters from two of our newest and bestselling titles on...
Read a Chapter of My Book for Free!
The first chapter of "What's the Difference: Building on Autism Strengths, Skills and Talents in Your Classroom" is available to read for free online at Preparing for Autistic Students . In fact,...
Christmas Crafts for Students
You have some extra time after the students finish their work? Here are some classic Christmas crafts that require very little supplies. Paper Snowflakes - cut copy paper into squares. Fold the...
Pandemic Gaps in Learning
As I continue to teach in person after the pandemic, I realize more and more the unexpected gaps in student learning due to interruptions in school during COVID. As teachers, it is prudent to always...
The Students Cheered for the Substitute Teacher
The students cheered as I (the Substitute Teacher) told them I would be teaching them for the day. I had taught them before when their teacher was sick and we had fun. They loved their classroom...
Why I Support Education Workers
Elementary Educational Assistant is the occupation with the highest events of violence resulting in lost time injuries, according to the WSIB in June, 2019. They deserve to make enough money to be...
Hallowe’en Activities for Substitute Teachers
You have taken a job on Hallowe'en? Here are some activities you can do with children that don't take a lot of planning, in case there are no plans left. Be sure to provide alternative activities...
When a Student Calls you a Sh**ty Teacher.
The other day, a student said, "This is a sh**ty class and has a sh**ty teacher!" That was after I wouldn't let him start a fist fight in class and let him know I would have to speak with his mother...