The Power of Receipts: A Goldmine for Saving Money & Discounts for Parents & Teachers
Wait! The next time you come from the store, stop before you throw that receipt in the trash. Smart, money-saving individuals know to keep their sales receipts. These little gems often contain hidden discounts and surveys. And, they can help you track your spending.
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Ways to Help Your Child Prepare for the MKAS This Summer
Summer is here. The kids are now out of school, and it means fun and adventure. However, you don’t want to waste these precious months. And, you certainly don’t want your third-grade
child going back to school unprepared especially with the MKAS looming. So, what are some things that you can do this summer to help prepare your child for third grade without destroying the joys of
summer. Then, continue reading this post.
Classroom Management Blueprint that Actually Works
It does not matter if you are a new teacher or a veteran teacher. Classroom management is going to be one of the keys to your success and effectiveness as a classroom teacher. It is impossible to teach your class if your students are being disruptive and/or disrespectful. So, what can you do to ensure that your class is well-behaved and effectively managed? The following are seven strategies proven to help get your class on the right track.
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What are your expectations? What are your expectations for your students? Believe it or not, your expectations for your students actually determine how well they perform.
It’s a fact that your expectations do determine how well your students do in class and on their tests. This may sound strange, but it is absolutely true. I know we all have a tendency to blame our students’ internal motivation. We blame their parents and our students’ home environments. We blame their peers. Often, we blame everyone, but ourselves. However, our students will rise to the level of our expectations. It’s almost like a self-fulfilling prophecy.
So, what silent signal are you sending out to your students? And, who are the students that are impacted the most by our behavior? Let’s take a look at our most vulnerable students first. These are our “At-Risk Students”.
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It’s becoming an alarming trend. Teachers are no longer OFF during the summer months. More and more school districts are requiring teachers to attend workshops and/or Professional Development during their summer break. Many districts see this move as a way of protecting classroom instruction. But, is this really what it is all about? Could this be a way of getting more work out of teachers for the same amount of pay? Regardless of what the motives of the school districts are, most teachers actually NEED their whole summer break. Here are 5 reasons why:
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Summer Fashion Fun with the Classics & Beyond
Summer is here! And, if you are like me, you can’t wait to flaunt those trendy summer fashions. No matter what is all the rage this summer, there are some clothes that are simply summer musts haves. These are the summer classics. They have stood the test of time, and they are still going strong. The following are some of summer styles that will never go out of the fashion.
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5 Financial Moves You Need to Make Now!
There are some financial steps that you need to take right now to help ensure your financial future as a new teacher. As educators, we don’t make as much money as we deserve. And, unless you plan on living at home with your parents for the rest of your life, then, you need to be sure to manage your money wisely. The following are some things that you need to do to ensure that you have a great financial future.
5 wise financial moves for new teachers include:
All New Teachers Need to Do This to Survive Their First-Year of Teaching
The first year you began teaching can be beyond exciting. However, there’s a huge learning curve. If you want to know some of the things that you absolutely need your first-year teaching, then read on.
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Reasons to Say “Yes” to a Job You are Over-Qualified For
Have you ever thought about taking a job for which you were over-qualified? Well, maybe you haven’t been in this position, or maybe you haven’t faced this dilemma. But, there are some of us who have. And, contrary to what you might think, there are so good reasons you might WANT to take that job that you are over-qualified for.
Those reasons include:
The Most Common Myths New Teachers Believe
This will be your first-year teaching, and you are all pumped up! The truth is that most teachers, new and veteran, get excited about those first days of school. So, it is understandable that you can’t wait to get to your new classroom.
Unfortunately, your enthusiasm can make you an easy target. What I mean is, you may become the victim of misinformation…or outright lies. Here are five of the most common lies that new teachers are told.
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