The interviews are over, the stress of wondering if you’ll find a position is caput. You landed a fourth…
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Teacher Desk for Upper Elementary: Ditch it OR Keep it?
Getting my own teacher desk was a big deal. I’d made it. I’d jumped through all the hoops and landed…
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How old are 4th graders? Answers for new teachers
How old are 4th graders? Typically 9 and 10. Congrats! You’re on your way to becoming an expert 4th grade…
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Can Birds Calm Your Kids?
One thing I’ve heard repeated from parents is how much their children’s behavior improves around animals or babies. One parent…
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Organizing markers, crayons, and colored pencils. Nailed it.
After ten years, I finally won the war on colorful writing implements in my classroom. I had tried a set…
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