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$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...

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...

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...

If you are an occasional teacher looking to be hired permanently or looking to cover longer maternity or sick leaves etc., getting to principals is the key. They are the ones who decide who they...

Enlist their help. I don’t mean get their help bullying other teachers or your administration! I mean, ask them to help in the situation at hand. Most students have heard the talk about bullying...

It is taboo to say I love my students. Because of the safety concerns with children, it has become taboo to express love for students – to hug them or to say we love them. Of course, we want to keep...

1. Don’t (take attendance). Ask a student who’s sitting quietly to show you who is away on the attendance sheet. 2. Count how many students are in the classroom to find out how many are away that...

Lately it has been taboo for teachers to say we love our students and we have been warned that it can lead to accusations of inappropriateness. However, I really feel we have thrown out the baby...