I went to school for 5 years to be a teacher and then for another 3 years after that to get my Master’s degree in Curriculum Development and Instruction. And while I went to one of the most highly respected education schools in the country for my Bachelor’s degree […]
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Guest Post: Teaching, Parenting, and Learning Through Difference
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] I am pleased to welcome Lisa Kramer as a guest writer. This beautiful piece about love and acceptance moved me. Be sure to visit Lisa’s sites for more! ********** Every once in a while—in between the arguments, random tears, messy rooms, and battles for independence—there will be […]
13 New Classroom Rules
Originally Published on Little Miss Perfect 1. Enter the room and socialize at your leisure. The daily “warm-up” is just a suggestion that is not in any way intended to promote the acquisition of grammar skills over necessary social interactions. 2. Every time you enter the room, please be sure […]
35 Teacher Resolutions to Ring in the New Year
Hey, teachers! Making New Year’s resolutions for your personal lives? How about making some for your professional lives with these 35 teacher resolutions to ring in the new year? As a teacher this year, I resolve: 1. To not roll my eyes during pointless inservices and staff meetings. 2. To […]
Teacher’s Response to Unhelpful High School Teacher Memes
I don’t know if it’s because I’m 8 months pregnant and exhausted, because I’ve got a killer sinus infection for which I can’t take any medication, because I have enjoyed a grand total of 20 minutes quality time with my children the past 48 hours after spending half the weekend […]
Guest Post: 6 Things Fine Arts Teachers Wish Parents Knew
I am pleased to welcome guest writer Jennifer of Sassy Real Talk today to discuss 6 things she wishes parents knew about their kids’ fine arts teacher. Please be sure to read, comment, and give her a follow at the links in her profile at the end of the post. […]
You know you’re a teacher if it’s the weekend and…
…you find yourself dressed to the nines, but not because you’re headed out for a night on the town with your significant other. Rather, it’s because you’re supervising a school dance or other formal activity without pay. …you’ve been permanently glued to the same spot on the couch since Saturday […]
The Case for the Oxford Comma
Unless you’re an English teacher or grammar guru, you may be wondering, What the hell is an Oxford comma, and why do I care? I assure you, whomever you are and whatever you do for a living, the Oxford comma is nothing short of perfection, and you do care. You care very […]