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I don’t have a teaching job yet, should I start freaking out?

by teachercrispy Short answer – NO. Longer Answer – Last year, I moved 2000 miles across country, from a conservative area to a liberal area, and since I am a social studies teacher, I was plagued constantly by the inevitable … Continue reading

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Summer isn't always a vacation

As a teacher, I have done many different things during the summer months, some great and some not so much. Here is a list of things you might consider doing this summer…. look for free or inexpensive classes in your area … Continue reading

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You're Halfway There

Your first year of teaching is exhausting. Don’t feel frustrated at yourself when everything doesn’t go the way you would like it to go. Your first year of teaching is the time when you are working on putting all those … Continue reading

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Positive Parent Contact

This year has been a little rough. I have quite a few kids that are more than usually immature and have been giving me a rough time and I have had to contact a few parents several times. But recently … Continue reading

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Cornell Notes

Do you want a little more clarity regarding Cornell Notes, or want to know how to teach the process to your students? Go here for some GREAT information!

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Plague and Pestilence

No matter what level you teach, your students are going to infect you with some kind of disease, from the common cold to strep throat or even worse. Your first year of teaching, or your time as a student teacher, is usually … Continue reading

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More Stress Management Pointers

I strongly reiterate what the greekness posted, and I have a few more suggestions to make: 1. You must decide how much time you will spend at school after school. New teachers often fall into the trap of living at … Continue reading

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