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What are some ways, treats, videos , etc. that you use to motivate your students for WY-TOPP? I teach fourth grade and need new ideas.

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I've been tasked with coming up with an activity for our upcoming pep rally? Does anyone have suggestions?

What are some things you look for when deciding which school board candidates to vote for?

Do you think it would be beneficial to a 4 day school week with one full day of prep for teachers? Our Pre-K programs run this way, and I would be interested to see what this looks like with other gra… more

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I love wearing graphic tees - the punnier and cornier the better. Anyone else? What are you favorite shops for shirts with funny quotes for the classroom?

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Trying out flexible seating for the first time this year! Any tips on making the transition successful?

Do you use a seating chart, or do you let students choose where to sit?

I've mostly had wonderful para educators. This year, I've been assigned a para who is notorious for sitting on her phone. How can I build a positive relationship and set boundaries?

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Who are your favorite teacher influencers or education related accounts to follow online?

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It's my fourth year of teaching, and I'm moving from a charter school to a public school. They put me as a step 2 for my salary offer. Have you ever negotiated a higher salary? I'd love so… more

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Just found out I'll be going from 2nd grade to preschool next year. I'm excited, but nervous. Is anyone else making a big shift next year?

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What's a mistake you made your first year of teaching?

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Did you receive anything for teacher appreciation week?

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Are there restrictions on what appliances you can have in your classroom? Sad I won't be able to have my mini fridge in the fall.

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As a teacher, I could never live without _______.

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I feel like some of the parents who don't come to parent-teacher conferences are the ones I need to talk to the most. Any tips?

What are some boundaries that have helped your work/life balance. I completely turn my computer off and don't check email after 5:00

Any suggestions for low maintenance classroom plants? My room faces south, so we don't get a lot of direct sunlight.

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I'm thinking about working for some extra cash this summer, but I don't want to teach summer school. Any suggestions?

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Do you spend a lot of time in the teacher's lounge or do you avoid it?

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What's the most meaningful assignment you've ever given?

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I'm a busy kindergarten teacher, and I need some comfortable shoe recommendations. Help!

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I recently reached out to a parent about their child constantly misbehaving and causing disruptions in class. I got a very angry response criticizing the consequences I'd enforced and defending th… more

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What model or structure do your students work best with for writing compositions?

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I accidentally swore in my 1st grade class when I dropped something the other day. How do you recover from that?

When your school has a snow day right now, are you expected to teach virtually, or do you just get the day off?

Thoughts on glitter in the classroom? My students love it, but it makes such a mess!

Do you allow students to use headphones while they work?

What are your thoughts on popcorn reading or round robin? What are some alternatives?

Is anyone using project-based learning? Our school is thinking about making a shift, and I'd love your perspective.

Like many teachers, I've been giving up my lunch to help cover other classrooms. There are some days when I really need that break, but I'm worried I won't seem like a "team player&qu… more

Do you have any teacher-led committees at your school? What are they?

Is anyone using restorative justice at their school? My principal brought it up the other day, but I don't know much about it.

During interactive lessons, do you ask for volunteers or just randomly call on students to answer questions?

What #1 work-personal life boundary do you enforce? Mine is: No answering emails on the weekend!

First year teacher here! What a strategy or some advice do you wish someone shared with you when you started off?

How do you deal with a bad evaluation? I'm feeling devastated and discouraged because I was actually feeling really confident!

Does anyone know why Wyoming stopped having the baby simulator in child development classes?

Are you short-staffed? Who is subbing in your building right now?

How common are disruptions in your class?

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