February 2012
50 posts
Wake up
Go to work an hour early
Teach
Skip prep to cover a class
Staff meeting
Boys’ basketball game
Girls’ basketball game
PTO meeting
Buy a pint of ice cream and eat it all in front of the TV
procrastination
novicephoenix:
Stop procrastinating. Stop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Note to self
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I'm getting a new student on Wednesday.
How I reacted in front of the VP:
In front of my aide:
In front of myself:
The 5th grade is already reading Mixed Up Files......
Back to square one - need to pick a 4th grade class novel in under 12 hours!
What are some good search engines for students?
I know of sweetsearch.com… My kids are going to do some research on Yellowstone Nat’l Park tomorrow and I’m trying to think of the best way to have them do this without being bombarded by a million non-age appropriate websites.
“Some people bring out the worst in you, others bring out the best, and then...”
– Karen Marie Moning (via vastpastiche)
From the Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil E....
I’m thinking about making this our next class novel. I actually need to make the decision by tomorrow morning - I didn’t realize how close we were to finishing Robinson Crusoe! Any thoughts on this book and it’s appropriateness for 4th grade? Is it an enjoyable read? Thoughts?
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“President’s Day Challenge:
My Dearest Adiemtocarpe,
I struggled with which...”
– - Keynote speaker from student teaching inservice.
I am keeping this in mind today with my students that have me on wits end. I need to focus on everything that they have to offer, and all of the little things that make them wonderful rather than ALL OF THE THOUSANDS OF THINGS THAT MAKE ME WANT TO...
Just had such a lovely evening and day with...
I hope he finds his way back to this city.
PRESIDENT'S DAY CHALLENGE! →
novicephoenix:
First of all, you’re not failing if you’re addressing that one of your lessons was not as successful as otheres in the past. I think the first step is painful acceptance and then asking yourself: how can I learn from this? What can I do next? I think that you’re on the right track.
You said you’re teaching history, right? And the two main problems were that students weren’t...
President's Day Weekend Challenge!
teamteachers:
Pick at least 5 #education tumblrs.
Go through their archive and choose at least 1 post from each that is an original post of theirs, excellent resource, or has great commentary (on a reblog or link).
I think this would be a great way to discover some posts we’ve missed, especially for those newer to Tumblr.
What the Heck.
Me: What the heck is going on in here?
(Entire third grade class gasps.)
Third grade: She said it! She said the "h" word!
Me: Oh. Is that a bad word in here? I didn't realize.
Third grade: Wow. She said it.
Y U NO 3 DAY WEEKEND?
thismichiganteacher asked: Hang in there and don't let the students ruin your weekend
boppinrobin asked: Hey, there. I know it's President's Day weekend, so you are gonna be relaxing in the three-day respite, but this is your friendly former TFA teacher reminder that you are totally allowed to take personal days when you are feeling overwhelmed. Don't let anyone let you feel guilty for that, especially yourself. When you need a day off, you need a day off. It's a long way from...
This is how I know I've lost it.
Today was rough. One of my best, well behaved kids yelled “Bull****” (I know- not that terrible- but shocking from him) and had to be sent to in-school suspension, and another of my good kids that I really love is moving to a state away over the weekend- and no one told me until this morning.
On my walk home (around 7pm), I passed by a house with a bunch of upper elem-middle school...
Me: Hi! It's (me) - is this (parent)?
Parent: Uh huh...
Me: I just wanted to let you know that your son had a really great day at school today.
Parent: OH PRAISE JESUS
Ex-boyfriend student teacher is driving up to...
Last time he was in town (3 weeks ago) was for a funeral… This time it’s another funeral… He won’t be getting here until 10pm and has to leave at 7am - not to mention I have to teach and all that jazz - but I will be looking forward to those 9 hours.
Oh, and I survived my first Valentine's Day as a...
So much sugar.
Lessons to reinforce character, setting, plot?
I’m needy tonight.
Valentine's Day Activities for upper elementary?
For math, we are going to use Sweet-tart conversation hearts (let’s be real, the original kind is disgusting) for the following…
Estimation: They will outline their hands and estimate how many candy hearts will it take to fill up their palm
Averages: Record data as a small group about the candy colors and the messages on them, then find the averages of that information
I’m...
This one 1st grader has been mad at me since I...
1st grader: WHY ISN'T YOUR HAIR DYED BACK YET?
Me: Because I have to wait another few weeks! I will be dyeing it back to red, though!
1st grader: I don't want it red anymore I WANT IT PURPLE
Me: I can't dye my hair purple! I'd get fired!
1st grader: I'm gonna go to [VP and Principal] and say "MS. J IS GONNA HAVE PURPLE HAIR AND DON'T YOU FIRE HER"
Me: All the teachers are talking about how intense their interviews were and I didn't have one!
College friend: That's because you're a god.
Me: If I'm god, then all of my kids are atheists.
Anonymous asked: Diem, You mentioned boyfriend?...He's boyfriend again? Not ex-boyfriend teacher? Sincerely, Nosey ;)
Weekend forecast: 8 inches of snow and "arctic...
WHY DOES THIS NEVER HAPPEN DURING THE WEEK WHEN THERE IS SCHOOL
Tim Gunn, Jersey Shore, and Spongebob have all...
I’m doing so well.
I am so mad at mother nature.
The only snow in the 10 day forecast is over the weekend. It is february and we have had zero days off and only one delay! What is this?!
EXERCISE
This has been a public service announcement
andthenoutofnowhere asked: But does he know that you know that he knows you know?
Countries Flags Handprint Wreath →
I’m teaching about the Olympics in my Regions Tour next week - this is just for me to bookmark!
PUPPY BOWL!
Alternating between writing lesson objectives and uncontrollable squealing.
Need to plan some mini-lessons for Black History...
What have you guys been doing?
Anonymous asked: You do an important job, and its impact on the people who need it is important, even if it's not always recognized. Thank you.
Friday night with Project Runway and finishing...
Brain can’t function
Tragic day at school.
This morning, the girl who stole the iPad was supposed to be returning to school. She didn’t arrive, so I called the VP to double check her return date. The VP came to my room and told me last night, the girl’s baby sister passed away. The baby was born about 2 weeks ago premature, and was only about a pound. Clearly, the stealing was more a cry for attention with the baby’s...
This week, administration has gotten three...
Sigh. I work too hard for this.
Thanks, first year teaching, for the 16.1 BMI.
Need more time to eat. And eat EVERYTHING.