Women in Education & Teaching

I am SO excited! We are going to divide our rooms differently so that the younger kids won't take up half of my usual classroom. Which means more space for the older kids and the ability to enroll… more

I have found some really adorable children's books through work and some that I don't enjoy reading. But some of my favorites to read to the kids right now are The Monster at the End of this B… more

I have been looking for the cute little cards I saw on a reel for choosing partners. You find your pair with food items like cookie and milk. Then they remade the cards in a bundle for groups of 3, 4 and more. Bu… more

Sometimes at work I feel like my coworkers just don't like me. I don't know if it's just because we are very different, but especially one teacher almost comes across as passive aggressive… more

I have to admit that I am feeling a little guilty. The child I have struggled to help this year, has been put on half days and will not be in my class because she has to get the core subjects in duri… more

How do I already feel burnt when it's only Tuesday? The kids are just being so sassy today and I'm trying to have patience but I definitely needed more sleep last night. What are your tips to … more

I am making period bags for our class and my other 4th grade teacher. But I dont know what is appropriate to put in them. Do you have any in your class? If so, do you just have the pads, or what else … more

hi everyone! what incentives do you use in your classroom? i’m wanting to do a prize locker with prizes worth different amounts, but im struggling on some ideas since im coming from first grade!

SHE GAVE ALL! I've always put so much into my work. Staying late everyday (5:30-7:00), working on stuff on the weekend, buying all kinds of stuff for my classes, parties, giveaways, etc. NO MORE! … more

Looking for ideas on how to motivate my group! They were some of the highest performing 3rd graders in our district last year and, across the board as a grade level, we’re not seeing it translate.. ha… more

I try to keep my grading current. However, students fuss if I don't grade late assignments immediately when they turn them in. I always tell them I grade on the weekends so everything is fresh on… more

This week has been a struggle with a certain child. He somehow adopted the habit of going around pretending to "pew pew" people. We have tried over and over to explain why it is not ok at sc… more

I would love to get some ideas about meaningful homework for reading homework for students. I am not a fan of reading logs but I generally recommend students read some pages of a chapter book each nig… more

I'm really looking forward to the Halloween party for our kids. They are all allowed to dress up and brings snacks or crafts. Are you having any kind of party with your kids?

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I am supporting a teacher and she reached out so appreciative of a simple suggestion I made to have her students more engaged during a review.

It is the little things that make your… more

Keep 'em, or remove 'em? Finally after 2 years, if a student gets sent out of your room for disrupting the learning environment, or defiance they will not be returned to your classroom THAT d… more

Me and my husband are heading to Madison Wisconsin soon to meet up with family and pick up a corgi puppy! I think it will be a great break from work as I usually do t go out of town. Do you have any g… more

Suggestions please! My team has a very very talkative group this year. Plus, there are a lot of them. We rotate classes and when we do, we have them sit out in the pod waiting on the next class and we use that time to … more

Panicking because I’m worried my job is on the line. I mean, it always is since I don’t have a union and am an at will employee, but I’m worried I’m gonna end up on a “list” for abusive adults. During… more

Had a hip injection today, hoping to keep me going until my hip surgery in Dec. My injection was scheduled this morning, but I took the day off. I'm so glad I did! Still hurting and very pinky. … more

Does anyone here have a class/school pet? We have a blue fish named Elsa! We used to have a fish named Anna but may she rest in peace 😅.

Hi everyone! I'm reaching out to see how you've successfully taught note-taking skills to your kids. I've tried providing lists and modeling the process, but my students are having a tough time grasping it.
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Routine brings me sanity! I love routines, and hate changes with a purple passion. No matter how tired I am when I get home, the first thing I do is empty my lunch bag, put the ice packs in the freez… more

I got a laminator for my room this year and it was so worth it. I also got a hole punch that goes through many, many sheets.

Being a few weeks into the school year, what have you found to be your mos… more

I'm getting really excited for Halloween and I think the kids are too! Do you have any good ideas for an easy Halloween craft for littles around preschool or a little younger?

What do your fourth graders do independently while you are teaching small groups? I need some ideas, my students are getting bored with Iready, math pages, and silent reading.

Why the heck is this crazy 6,7 torment still going strong. I'm always afraid for an inappropriate comment going on. I know a lot of teachers go along with it, and others are banning it. Our Math t… more

I am discovering the joys of self-graded papers. I am in the process of converting most my assignments into self-graders. The time of converting things over is consuming, but once I am finished the sa… more

This week has felt really heavy. My personal life has been hard, hearing about all of the violence in our country, and hearing how hateful people have been to each other has made me feel emotionally e… more

Whew, it is always a wild ride. D
I tried to reward my classes today because their behaviors have improved. O e class really messed up. Of course they totally went off the chain, when I tried to foc… more

Hi everyone,
What does your writing block like?? I’m working on narrative writing and I’m so confused with everything. I don’t know where to start I’m confused.

Thank you

Anyone have a weekly plan for Benchmark reading that works? I am struggling with this curriculum. It’s so boring and just way too much in a day. I’m always behind. Our county requires us to use it.… more

We have two new kids this year who are really struggling. Both of them have never been to daycare and they are here a few times a week. They have been crying a lot missing their moms and I feel like w… more

Does anyone else do quiet time? I have found that we love it! I do it right after lunch recess. Its 10 minutes long. There is soft music playing. Kids are at their desks. Choices are read, write, rest… more

We got a principal today!!! This has been a journey: 1st Principal left, vice-principal and Interim principal taking care of everything, and then today our new principal started, all in the course of … more

What do you think of the food program at your school? I feel like they do an ok job keeping things balanced here . We also do fun food for birthdays!

I have some students who destroy their erasers and crayons, and constantly play with something on or in their desks. (This is the start of the day they begin). I do brain breaks, and engage them too. When I'… more

How do you keep up on cleaning in your class? We have a list of things we clean each day of the week during nap and we all clean different classrooms or bathrooms depending on when we leave. How does … more