I'm a brand new teacher & will begin teaching 3rd in the Fall. I need to compile a "wishlist" of sorts, of things I'd like in my classroom. Would like to know the top items you'd put on your list. 😁

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A journal to reflect on your first year. Write in it often and reflect on your day, week or month. Write the good, bad and ugly. You will be thankful for it at the end of the year to see how far you came.

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I kept one for student teaching and that was so satisfying! Excited to track the progress throughout my first year.

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Book bins for each students and/or to organize your class library, chart paper, lamination sheets, and expo markers! These are things that are pricey and I used the most!

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I have also seen teachers utilize the floor under their whiteboard or just have the kids keep them at the corner of their desk!

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BOOKS !

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Your school may give you a first aid kit, but I would definitely get one of those. Look for some of those teeth holders because 3rd graders loose a lot teeth. A box of thank you cards because you will have great people help you out as a new teacher and you need to say thanks. A hobby outside of school and a willingness to have a life outside of school

Thank you! All helpful! Never would've thought about losing teeth.

Extra supplies: scissors, glue, highlighters, pencils, or anything else you might use in class. It makes easier for the times a student doesn't have or "lost" their supplies. (Along with that a designated place for those items)

I recommend getting a personal laminator! It always comes in handy. Scotch has one for like $50

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What is your best classroom management trick?

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After 18 years, I lost my art room to a classroom this year in order to spread out kids due to Covit19. They said we can’t hand out papers.. kinda thinking art is remote for all. I will do lessons on google classroom with live lesson to classrooms and home. I was told special area teachers may be “repurposed”. We will be used like a TA. One class will be spread out two rooms.Aday teacher in one room, I help in other room. B day teachers switch 😳😷☹️.. I know I’m lucky to have a job but.

How are you preparing your music classroom for long term shut down?
I put small stuff away. Covered all shelves, floor drums, Orff instruments with sheets to deter dust accumulation.

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Just received a text from a team member stating two missionaries that traveled through Tokyo were in my classroom teaching (private school). Said they hired a company to deep clean tonight. Thoughts?

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How do you set up your classroom? What can you tell me about how often you use instruments? What do you do to make them accessible? Thanks so much.

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Any Self Contained MS teachers out there. Do you have students who are more behavioral than anything else. I am struggling to provide support to some of my students because of the behaviors of others in the classroom.

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Dropping this in a few bowls, sorry if you see it twice.
I'm transitioning from teaching 8th grade mathematics at a public school to teaching a 7/8 self-contained classroom at a charter school.
Any advice for teaching mixed grade levels or multi subject is appreciated: scheduling, classroom setup, subject order, behavior management, etc. I'm struggling to find my rhythm with only 6 weeks before kids return.
Thanks to everyone for your commitment and time, enjoy your summer!

How is your district implementing school reentry? How are you setting up your classrooms to meeting social distancing while still allowing for free play?

Anyone have advice for talking to teachers in your school that are upset with you?
My 4th grade class didn’t show up today because the teachers are upset that student behaviors that are an issue in music are carrying over to their classroom. I understand their frustration, but nothing was communicated with me. I even thought things were going better this week.

So, what if your kid is in a 6 person Montessori class with no interaction outside of their “pod”, serious disinfection and prevention practices and all the other parents are super socially conscious and aware. 2 teachers per classroom and no infections during summer school on campus.
Yay or nay?

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What is the best digital tool you have used in the classroom and what grade level is it best suited for?

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Do you have a classroom coach?

What do you do when you need a sub? What kinds of plans work best for subs in the Spanish classroom? I have needed subs lately and have found it hard to plan lessons that aren’t just busy work.

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I went to asia (Taiwan) a few years ago, summer 2019 and bought a bunch of face masks.

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Folks are companies asking employees to come back to office from June regardless of COVID-19 situation?

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How do you balance your best work vs recent work in your portfolio? My best campaign is 4 years old, but it’s still my favourite piece. Note: I would love to get your thoughts on how to reorder my book if anyone can help! Let me know if can DM you my site.

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How much hike one should expect in their first job change after 18+ months of experience?

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My wife left her job that provided us health insurance for a reasonable rate. So I’m finding myself searching for some reasonable alternatives. What are you guys doing? Any cooperatives?? Or what??

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I finally got around to watching award-winning foreign films like Parasite (so good!) and Roma. What are you streaming/binge-watching these days?

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