Mon, Oct 14, 2019 10:20 PM in Where to purchase science supplies?
Hi everyone! I'm currently a pre-service elementary teacher and hoping to have my own classroom by next fall. I love science instruction that revolves around hands-on experience - what are some reliable websites (or stores) I can purchase lab supplies from for experiments?
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Sun, Oct 13, 2019 5:38 AM in clasrrom management
Hi Lucero!
It's important to set clear expectations and consequences before you begin your lesson... at the beginning of the school year is most effective to keep it consistent. I'm a pre-service teacher in a fifth grade classroom and my mentor teacher always tells me, "don't be scared to have them sit down on the floor for a meeting." In these meetings, I ensure that the...
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Sun, Oct 13, 2019 4:48 AM in Advice for SPED/MLL
Hi Kristine!
I'm a pre-service teacher as well! With MLLs, it's important to have an idea of what they already know so that you can have them connect their background knowledge with your content objectives. Modeling expectations and clearly stating directions are key. It's also important to have them interact with other students in the classroom in order to strengthen their learnin...
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