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When I taught first grade, I was still under the idea that kindergarten was mandated by the state, or that it was compulsory. I have discovered a few of the smartest children were never in kindergarten. However those few children had grandparents who were retired teachers or teacher's aids. On...

I agree with toradrake! Hooray for tablets! Some school districts have no choice. Financially it may be more economical. We used to have a set of books located inside the classroom. Students either kept their individual copy at home or in their locker. Students had no excuse for not completing...

Children should learn to be self-motivated without all of those outside forces. Here in the US at five years old students enter kindergarten. I used to teach that grade. Just like most of my colleagues, in order to get your foot in the door of one of your preferred school buildings, you are...

History was my major in college. I loved all of my history teachers. However, Mrs. Lane was the first high school teacher who taught European colonialism from the non-European perspective. She taught us to think of India, China, Nigeria, Australia, and Kenya form the perspective of someone whose...

I used to do that. However, after a while I wanted students to learn without receiving a reward. They should be intrinsically motivated. I should not extrinsically motivated by candy. Now, I am speaking specifically about the middle school level. I would still give out weekly treats to the lower...

You can never just arbitrarily do as you wish. You write your lessons. Once your administrator givens their written approval, that principal's initials, then you could tweak or make adjustments to incorporate a few fun activities. However, remember, the state, or your district could have a walk...

xTinx wrote, "Drawing and colouring activity ... " which is so wonderful to hear a young teacher acknowledge a coloring activity. Over thirty years ago, it was common for classroom teachers to permit students to color, play with toy, or usie block or clay to create anything they wished during...

I believe every student wish to participate in the classroom's learning process. In other words, they want to belong to the group. They demonstrate belonging to the whole group by taking part in all of its activities. Therefore, one of the most crucial steps a teacher could take has been to...

Hello, My name is Allison. I began teaching in the late 1980s. I only have two more years until I reach retirement age. I will only have 27 years instead of 30 years. I look forward to not working every day.