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"I have one child that continues to make silly noises for attention and even though he has missed recess several times, it doesn't seem to matter. I've talked to the mother and she has no solutions. Any ideas?"  "I have 25 first graders who can never stop talking while I am reading, explaining directions, etc. I have tried many things such as rewards for good listening behavior. Nothing seems to be working. Any ideas?" " I was recently raked over the coals by a parent for the amount of homework that I give my first graders. She says that it is 45 minutes to an hour a night. If they do everything, I don't see that it could possibly be more than 30 minutes - tops! This is "I am a first year teacher and would like some Fall ideas and projects that I can get the children's parents involved with. Does anyone have some suggestions of projects that parents can come to school and work with their child. Any ideas would be greatly "I teach a combination 4th/5th grade class. Can you offer some good management tips to help me teach to one group while keeping the other group engaged in their work? " "Does anyone have any positive suggestions for getting their children to walk as a group in the hallways without talking, carrying on, or disturbing others?" "Does anyone have any positive suggestions for getting their children to walk as a group in the hallways without talking, carrying on, or disturbing others?" "Do any of you teachers out there have any suggestions about how to help children that have difficulty completing independent work?" " I am interested in starting a lunchbag bookclub with students and need ideas on how to proceed. Does anyone have any ideas?" "Does anyone have any original and educational field trip ideas for students in grades 3-6?" "I know it is wonderful to have parents come in to the classroom to spend time with their child or come in to help the class with projects, but sometimes I have a problem with the children of those parents. Many times the child will either misbehave and t "I'm looking for some fresh ways to count up the first 100 days of school.
I already use calculator tape posted around the edge of the room to track the days, but I want to try something different Any ideas?" "I am looking for ways to make my Jehoviah Witness children feel included in all of our activities in our room. When we do a holiday activity, I need to exclude them from it. I feel bad about this but feel it would not be fair to the other children if we " How do you adjust your math and reading activities for your gifted children? I've tried adding problems, asking challenging questions, but need some more ideas to keep them motivated. " "I am a pre-school teacher. In my class when its free play time some children always play guns. I want to know what is appropriate: to stop them or just to let them go? Any suggestions?" "Does anyone have any great book buddy activities for Kindergarten and/or First Grade and fourth or Fifth Grade reading" "I have a student this year who has little to no social skills. His desk has been moved many times already this year in an effort to find a workable combination. (Lots of desks move so he is not isolated). I have observed his behavior and the reactions of "I have big windows in my classroom and would love some creative ideas as to how to decorate them?" "I am a 1st grade teacher and I am in search of a new discipline plan for this year. I have done colors and money in the past. Just want something new. Any ideas?" "Does anyone have good OPEN HOUSE IDEAS centered around literature? (i.e. Dr. Seuss was done one year.) This would have to include lots of art too as I teach Kindergarten. "Does anyone have good OPEN HOUSE IDEAS centered around literature? (i.e. Dr. Seuss was done one year.) This would have to include lots of art too as I teach Kindergarten. Thanks." "When my children come from noon recess they have many tales to tell me of injustices on the playground. I think it is important to listen to these stories because I do not wish ot allow bullies to get away with bullies harrassing other children. This tak "I am a regular education teacher and will be teaching a 4th grade integrated class next year. I need suggestions for how to make this a positive experience for all of my students." :"I am a regular education teacher and will be teaching a 4th grade integrated class next year. I need suggestions for how to make this a positive experience for all of my students." "I'm looking for some new ideas for discipline/classroom management. Please share if you can." "I have 25 second graders. Their behavior at lunch is terrible. They talk too loud and touch each other's food. HELP!" "What do you do when your class disrespects a substitute or special class teacher? " " I teach an all day every day Kindergarten program. We have a 30 minute rest time daily after our lunch. We have found that many children, especially at the beginning of the school year need this time and often sleep. Others probably could do without it. " I will be teaching a combined kindergarten/first grade class next year.
Does anyone have any good ideas on how to keep wiggly kindergarteners quiet
and focused on hands-on activities that they can do independently while
I am teaching the fir I love setting my room up with books categorized in different genres. I have the book color coded by genre, however I have two problems. First, what do you do with the books that the students haven't finished, however don't have time to complet I love setting my room up with books categorized in different genres. I have the book color coded by genre, however I have two problems. First, what do you do with the books that the students haven't finished, however don't have time to complet I would like to know what are some good ways to keep track of
students' assignments and make them accountable for missing and unfinished
work. This
has always been a challenge for me. I have been teaching almost 10 years
and every year it
gets ver I would like to know what are some good ways to keep track of students' assignments and make them accountable for missing and unfinished work. This has always been a challenge for me. I have been teaching almost 10 years and every year it gets very frustr Does anyone know of an effective way to get parents to come to conferences (elementary level). Last session, I had one parent (yes, just one!) show up. Help! Does anyone have any ideas on a QUICK (5 minutes) way to practice sight vocab
every day? I keep 10 words on my board all week long and we do practice them daily. However, I only have a few different strategies for practicing them. and I don't want my I teach an all day Kindergarten Program and just like every grade the curriculum is getting more and more difficult and lengthy. Unfortunately, Kindergarten children are still little people with lots of energy!!!!!-They need activity and lots of it. We I teach kindergarten and due to new school requirements, I need to incorporate vocabulary instruction into my already "packed" day. Does anyone have any quick, effective ways to teach vocabulary words to younger students? I teach kindergarten and due to new school requirements, I need to incorporate vocabulary instruction into my already packed day. Does anyone have any quick, effective ways to teach vocabulary words to younger students? I've come to hate the hassle of the last 1/2 hour of school. Please give me tips to make this "tired time" a bit easier on me AND the students. I've come to hate the hassle of the last 1/2 hour of school. Please give me tips to make this "tired time" a bit easier on me AND the students. Does anybody have activities/ strategies/games to teach 2nd graders about cause and effect relationships? Many thanks! 1) How do you get a completely talkative group to stop talking all day long? I am looking for suggestions to help my students write fiction. They don't seem to understand the idea of writing a story. I am a 3rd Grade Math teacher and am looking for creative ideas to help my students master their basic facts. If anyone has any creative ideas, I would greatly appreciate them. I teach 1st grade. Next school year I am planning on having four 15-minute guided reading groups. I need ideas of what the other students can do for the 45-minutes that they are not in reading groups. It has to be an independent activity. I teach 1st grade. Next school year I am planning on having four 15-minute guided reading groups. I need ideas of what the other students can do for the 45-minutes that they are not in reading groups. It has to be an independent activity. Does anyone have great ideas for a school newspaper? I am in charge starting this August, and would like to put out a paper that is different from the old one. I would like each issue to be fun, interesting to kids and parents. I have a job for every student in my class, and the jobs change each week. Some of the jobs happen in the morning, some at the end, and some all day long. Most of the jobs are important for my sanity. Last year, my students were not very good at getting I have a job for every student in my class, and the jobs change each week. Some of the jobs happen in the morning, some at the end, and some all day long. Most of the jobs are important for my sanity. Last year, my students were not very good at getting t "Would you share some ways that you keep the pack up end of the day chaos from being so loud and chaotic?" Would you share some ways that you keep the pack up end of the day chaos from being so loud and chaotic? I'll be in a double classroom next year with two other teachers, one general ed and one special ed. Any ideas on how we can work together smoothly to present one face to the students? My school is looking for creative ways to reduce lunchroom noise/talking. Any suggestions? I teach a 3/4 combination and I'd love to hear about some different classroom management systems that have been successful. I teach Science for the whole third grade at my school and I find when they come into the Science Lab, it takes much too long for them to transition and get ready to start the lesson. Any suggestions for what I could have ready for them the minute they w I teach Science for the whole third grade at my school and I find when they come into the Science Lab, it takes much too long for them to transition and get ready to start the lesson. Any suggestions for what I could have ready for them the minute they wa I have a T.A. helping me this year. One of my responsibilities is to know what she is doing at all times. I do not feel comfortable in this position. I need ideas on how to work with her without making her feel inadequate. One of our state standards for second graders involves being self-reliant. I have a parent who does everything for her child, and doesn't want to "let go". She even comes to school at lunch time to blow his nose when he has a cold! Many people have gently One of our state standards for second graders involves being self-reliant. I have a parent who does everything for her child, and doesn't want to 'let go'. She even comes to school at lunch time to blow his nose when he has a cold! Many people have gently I have an underachieving, certified gifted student. I have tried individual contracts and frequent positive reinforcements. Any suggestions on how to motivate this student? Hi, I am new to teaching and would like to know what are the best methods to quiet a chatty class. I've tried silent sign, whispering, standing still, give me five, positive reinforcement (ex: I like how Johnny is sitting quietly.) Any ideas would be grea How does your school or district handle parents who would like to have their students in a certain teacher's class? We would like to come up with a district policy for parental request which will help us in planning classes for the next school year. Hi, I am a kindergarten teacher and would like to know any helpful hints on getting students to stay resting during rest time? My students tend to get up find little items on the floor and bring them to me. My classroom is a little smaller, so it is diffi When we return to school in September, I will be having 5 students from my previous year ( first going into 2nd grade) and 5 new students (kindergarten going into 1st grade). Any suggestions on making the new comers feel special as well as making the soon How does your school handle the class bully who threatens the other students constantly, but whose parents think they can do no wrong? I have a kindergarten child that is very bright but is always poking, touching, and bothering other students. When I talk to him about it he seems to think it is funny. I need an effective way to help him keep his hands to himself! I have a kindergarten child that is very bright but is always poking, touching, and bothering other students. When I talk to him about it he seems to think it is funny. I need an effective way to help him keep his hands to himself! What is a good way to teach children (Kindergarten and First) to be quieter in the classroom? What is a good way to teach children (Kindergarten and First) to be quieter in the classroom? How do you help the chronically disorganized child? How do you help the chronically disorganized child? I teach a reading group in the Success For All literacy program. Any ideas on how to make it more fun while still meeting all required parts in the 90 minute time period? I teach a reading group in the Success For All literacy program. Any ideas on how to make it more fun while still meeting all required parts in the 90 minute time period? I am looking for ideas for grandparents day. The class has to do a 15 minute program in the classroom for the parents and grandparents. Do you have suggestions that would make sense for pre-k and kindergarten. How do you get students to slow down and focus on work instead of rushing so they can do something else? Calling all Kindergarten Teachers. My collegue and I are going to be teaching 'single gender' classes next year. We currently have 5 sections of all day/every day Kindergarten. Next year we will be offering 3 "traditional" and 1 all boy and 1 all girl cla Calling all Kindergarten Teachers. My collegue and I are going to be teaching 'single gender' classes next year. We currently have 5 sections of all day/every day Kindergarten. Next year we will be offering 3 'traditional' and 1 all boy and 1 all girl cla I would like ideas for first-day activities, crafts, etc. for my first & second grade students. I would appreciate any ideas, thanks! Does anyone have any great activities for Kindergarten or first graders to do on the first day/week of school? Does anyone have any great activities for Kindergarten or first graders to do on the first day/week of school? Does anyone have a really good and simple discipline management system that's easy to implement with 1st graders, and more importantly, easy to stick with throughout the year? I am looking for activities for the first few days of school for a very high energy group. This year, for the first time, I will have a retained student in my class. Last year's teacher shared that he did little more than sit, disrupt the class, and sleep. I would love to have some ideas on how to start his year out on a positive note and sugge How can I best manage my guided reading groups or math centers so that I can concentrate and focus on the group I'm working with? I've modeled and practiced, but the students continue to talk loudly due to excitement, or they interrupt my group to ask que I find it hard to have centers in the classroom because some students are misbehaving and not doing what they are supposed to. I love having centers but can be very hard to manage. Are there any good management strategies to help me make sure that my stu I find it hard to have centers in the classroom because some students are misbehaving and not doing what they are supposed to. I love having centers but can be very hard to manage. Are there any good management strategies to help me make sure that my stud How do you get low level readers to actually read during silent reading time? I've tried everything I can think of and they still won't read. What are some creative ways to give positive attention to students who make noises and throw things for attention or to make others laugh |
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