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It’s a Teacher Thing: Substitute Plans
This week’s blog topic is focusing on substitute plans. Most likely, your school has a designated time to turn in emergency plans and, hopefully, this blog post will help you with some important tips on sub plans. As a former substitute teacher, I can tell you how important it is to have good sub plans! Putting in a little effort on your part can really pay off and make your sub’s day a lot easier. If your school is like mine, we have a hard time getting and keeping substitute teachers, especially good ones. There are some key things to keep in mind as you prepare for your substitute to…
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Sick Days are Never Just Sick Days
There are very few times when I’m envious of a cubicle, 9-to-5 job. One of those times is the ability to use the bathroom whenever you want. There’s nothing like being halfway through a class period, facing a bunch of sixth graders, and having to go to the bathroom like nobody’s business. No amount of thinking “you don’t really have to go, it’s just 30 more minutes, you can do it” can stem that tide. Wouldn’t it be nice to just be able to pop up from your desk when Nature calls and go to the bathroom? Ah…office job perks.The one other major time that I wish for that office…
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Spring Fever is Here – Thank God for APs
I don’t know about you but my students have Spring Fever to the extreme! It seems like just this past week alone (coming off of Spring Break, when they should have gotten all nice and rested and ready to finish the year out strong) has brought out the crazy in these kiddos!! Last Monday, I talked about how great it is to have an amazing principal. And it is, don’t get me wrong. I’m very lucky to have the principal that I have. But, equally important, is the need for great vice principals. Sit back and let me tell you why…First, a bit of backstory. My school has an assistant principal…
