Organization is critical for classroom management. Try assembling units into Google Slides with links to ppts, activities, etc. Color code them according to the rainbow: Unit 1 red, Unit 2 orange etc. It takes a minute at first but the payoff is a one click upload for next year! PS I use the same color code system with felt tip pens to grade my classes: 1st hr red, 2nd hr orange etc.

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.

I’m accustomed to keeping my students’ IEP folders in my classroom & being held responsible for their safekeeping. Now in a new district, I found that the Case Manager keeps all district IEPs in her office. We have to submit our updates & progress notes to her. And we have to make a planning period appointment with her to come look at any IEP folders. How does your district deal with IEP folder custody?

Best YA books to include in a high school classroom library?

Do you let students charge their phones in your classroom?

I am planning on leaving teaching after 6 years in the classroom. I am not really sure where to start or what teachings skills translate to certain jobs. Any advice on where to start?

There is a huge push for our district to install audio and visual cameras to the classrooms. What do you all think?

Hi I am a new teacher intern hired yesterday. I will be teaching second grade. School reopens on Aug 17. I do not have my own materials. I do not know what materials are there in my classroom. What should I buy? I will be talking to the Principal on Monday to find out more. I am very excited and nervous at the same time. Any tips and suggestions for me would be helpful.

I was recommended by my principal to apply for an LTSE position. This will be my 4th year as a special education resource teacher. I know the position can be tough. What was the transition like for those who have become LTSEs? Is the pay any different? Do you miss the classroom? I’d like to hear the good and bad.

I need to talk with a teacher about inappropriate behavior some parents are complaining that she has in the classroom. How do I approach this without accusing her or making her feel ambushed?

What novels do you use in your ELA classrooms? I am curious to see what everyone else is using !

Does anyone have a good reading and reading response lesson for an LLD classroom? I have a demo lesson and special education is new to me. Thanks!

What type of robotic equipment do you use in your classroom?

Split classes take away joy! We have 6-7 classes at each grade level and they split 1-2 into the remaining 5 so we can have a 5 day schedule. Big classes plus the classroom culture homeroom teachers work so hard to achieve are ruined. Advice? (Plus we are told to "not be negative" by admin.)

Hi everyone! I wanted to share an awesome resource. Yoga Foster offers teachers lesson plans on how to use yoga and mindful movement in your classroom. You can also apply for grants for yoga mats!

Fellow Fish, my SO is a special education teacher with 5 YOE and a master’s degree looking to move out of the classroom and into a new career. If anyone has experience with this; what sort of jobs should she be looking at? Even better, if anyone is hiring or knows of roles hiring former teachers please let me know. Thanks all for the help, ‘preciate ya.

Is there anyone that is teaching from home and your students have returned to school? How did you get permission to do that and how does that work with kids in the classroom? I am guessing there has to be an adult in the room while the students are in there but is there another teacher during their planning or do you have to get a sub? Our reentry has been delayed and I am working with HR to try and stay home while students aren’t there but it looks like I’m going to have to take some Parental Leave once students do return because there is not a plan otherwise.

True or False: I feel my teacher evaluations help me learn and grow as an educator.

Anyone know of discount codes for the Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort?

If you try to call me, or ping me to ask for call, or try to pull me into another call when I'm already IN a call and Microsoft Teams shows that - you're getting ignored until I actually have time to read your message. At most you're going to get a reminder to check my calendar for availability.

If I'm out of office, my status shows out of office, and you get my automated out of office notification - I absolutely will not be replying.

Hey I'm a lawyer who has a few years of experience. Do people hire guys like me for clerkships

Is it a red flag if someone says they don’t believe in self help books like Atomic Habits, Attached, etc?

Hi does anyone know the mat leave policy at Shopify? I am currently 4 months pregnant and was not looking for a new job . I was recently contacted by a recruiter who thinks I am a good fit for the role. I am not sure if I should go ahead with the interview process as many companies have probation period of like 6 months or so before the mat leaves kick in . Does any one have any idea how things work at Shopify?
P.S : I really like Shopify as a company and would want go work for them one day .

Sad to realize that two of my six wildly successful friends have now experienced domestic violence. It breaks my heart.

Why is the world upside down?

Equally grateful that I’m not one of those that have experienced this, and that I’m in a happy marriage of many years. But I hear stories and I read the bowls here, and it really feels like the world is upside down. DV, broken marriages, infidelity are closer than we know, hidden behind pretense of perfection.

Hope you are all doing ok.

I want to become a data engineer? Can somebody help with a road map. Currently I have 1.5 years experience in Python support.

EY-P work life balance

How to tell Hiring manager and recruiter that I am not joining after signing the offer ?
Reason: I got a better offer

I don't want to burn the bridges. They kept mailing me for initiating the background verification.

Which are the companies offering Permanent Work from Home in India?

Guys need small suggestion

I have 4.2 YOE in Salesforce development and 1 year in both aura and lwc..my current package is 9.55lpa..i have a offer of 14lpa..can i negotiate and demand 18lpa?? Is that a reasonable demand...plz suggest

Hi All,
Need advice.
Which company is better for Software Developer , Makemytrip or Angel one?

Anyone using solr for db? Haven’t found any good pros/cons on it..

I'm a high school math teacher and I'm struggling to keep up with work responsibilities (grading, planning, emails, meetings, discipline) and still have time for me and my health. How do you manage?

As defense counsel, nothing is quite as fun as seeing plaintiffs counsel squirm to get discovery extensions after they’ve done everything to be rude and unprofessional. You called me an insurance whore and recorded our calls without my permission? You can bet I will never grant an extension longer than 2 weeks…

I am looking for Salesforce developer or Admin job
Please help me out
Have 3 years experience

Hi guys,

Could somebody please tell me about medical health insurance policy coverage in deloitte? How many days of waiting period we have after joining? Are parents covered? Pre existing diseases are also covered? What is the total coverage?

Breathing bubbles calm the class even for just a minute.

Start each class with a few seconds of stillness. It takes consistent practice. Most students will blurt something silly out after about 4 seconds. Expect it and smile. After time is up ask students to notice what they were doing during that time. No shame. Notice and strive to be more still next.

1. Hands, feet, mouth, arms, legs still (a veritable challenge)
2. Close the eyes.
3. Long exhales to bring in the calming chemical acetylcholine.

If your students are working on computers, have them move the chairs and face the screens toward you can see what they are doing.

I have a burning question. I have been teaching for over 18 years, which nags me.

Suppose you agree that the provided professional development offered through our districts is ineffective. Why not invest in your professional development by seeking a coach or mentor or even pay for professional resources that would help? To put it plainly, why don't we educators invest in our professional development?

Got dread? Picture yourself having a great day. Managing all the yuk makes for a successful day.

Google forms make for great exit tickets. Of course this only works if your students all have a device. Hard copy exit tickets can become unmanageable, depending on class sizes and frequency.

WILL Smith. Sigh. I wonder how many people WILL be thinking twice now because of this “slap heard around the world” . WILL this cause us to pause? What WILL we learn from this?

Instead of “I can”, try “I GET to”

Has anyone tried breathing exercises with their students to help them calm down at the start of class?