Classroom Set Up

For those of you interested, here is how I’ve set my new class up so far. Any thoughts?
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And We’re Off…Just Now Getting Ready for the Year

Today was the first day I’ve been able to get into my new classroom.  The new school will open next Wednesday with kids filling the seats; however, parts of the school are STILL under construction.  The contractor is 2 years late as it is. Perhaps not all his fault, but this is getting ridiculous.  Floors [...]

This week…OY GEVALT!

The next week will be an interesting one. 
It’s the week before a new school year, at a new school, with almost all new people I’m working with, a new AP, a new classroom, a new…everything.
What should a teacher in this situation be doing?  Planning…preparing the classroom…reading…writing syllabi…decorating bulletin boards…
What is Tamara doing? 
Sunday:  [...]

TeacherTube – Pay Attention

Teachers and Technology, great video!

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Reflections on Last Year…

BTSA!!! YUCK!  Yes, I’m typing up my LAST assignment for BTSA and as I’m writing a reflection on an assignment that was done some time ago, I am feeling great about my teaching abilities. Sure, I’m lazy, I don’t love planning; but, when I shine, I SHINE.  I thought I’d cut and paste something I [...]

Time to look for results instead of blame…

Lately I’ve been reading LOTS of very negative posts and comments about teaching and kids in general.  This is very sad, very disheartening, and flat out frustrating.  As an educator, part of my job is to not blame but figure out ways of affecting change.  This morning I read what just might be one of [...]

I Tamarafied My Computer

I’m a dork. Yes, I admit it.  Heck, Mark even said so this week.  I saw a guy at a training a week ago with a cool Asian “skin” on his computer. I got to thinking how I hate that my three year old computer is all scratched and tattered and figured a “skin” would [...]

Getting To Know You Games, and other stuff.

Are you looking for team building activities? Getting to know you games? I just found a great site while looking for some games for our first week of orientations and team building.
Check it out, you’ll find SOMETHING/S you’ll love.
http://www.wilderdom.com/games/

Grandmas Blog Too

How often do you get to read the memories and writings of a woman who came to America on the same ship as Greta Garbo?
I just found this blog of a sweet old lady in her 90s. Yes, NINETIES! That is not a typo.  She calls her blog SVENSTO Check her out.  She’s the [...]

Good Deeds Never Go Unnoticed

A couple of weeks ago I bought Chester a new kitty condo.  The one we have is old  and Chester can’t jump up to the top level because it’s parallel to the level below it.  I rescued Chester after my apartment manager committed suicide. Chester was his cat.  Before I got him, he was declawed [...]