I was cleaning the photos off my phone to make room for photos that would be taken at our family celebration for Thanksgiving. I came across a photo that I took on our family vacation in July.
This photo was taken at a rest area in New Mexico. I thought this would be a great to introduce statistics and have students dicuss that sample type and the validity of its results.
Hello! I am not sure of why I am even attempting to start a blog! It's not like I have so much spare time in my life. Let me introduce myself. This is my 13th year of teaching. I haven't always been a math teacher. In fact, I started my collegiate journey as wanting to become a speech -language pathologist (SLP). After taking a few educational course I became interested in doing a double major, one in speech-language and the other in special education. The licensing law for teacher was changing in my home state. So, I switched majors to Special Education. I was a special education teacher for seven years. Of the seven years, I spent six years working with students in grades 7-12 and one year working students in Pre-K to second-grade. The paper work was getting to me. I thought back to one my professors stating in class saying, "The burn out rate for a special education teacher is a minimum of five years." I made it till seven! I kept pra...
Mornings can often feel like a race against the clock, filled with the hustle and bustle of getting ready for the day ahead. However, starting your day on a calm and peaceful note can significantly impact your overall well-being and productivity. Here are five gentle relaxation techniques to help you ease into your day and set a serene tone for the hours to come. 1. Deep Breathing Exercises One of the simplest yet most effective ways to start your day is through deep breathing exercises. Before you even get out of bed, take a few moments to focus on your breath. Inhale deeply through your nose, hold for a few seconds, and then exhale slowly through your mouth. This practice can help calm your mind, reduce stress, and prepare you for the day ahead. 2. Morning Meditation Meditation is a powerful tool for cultivating mindfulness and inner peace. Spend just 5-10 minutes in the morning meditating. Find a quiet spot, sit comfortably, and close your eyes. Focus on y...
Arranging your classroom can be tricky especially if you would like to make the most out of your classroom space. I really struggled with arranging the tripod shaped students desks. I tried setting them in groups of four students which formed a semicircle. One of our evaluation format used in TN does require teachers to have students work in groups. The format varies from school to school and from administrator to administrator. Here are a few pictures of my classroom before the first week of school. I bought the clings at the Dollar Tree. I simply used hot glue to attach them to the wall. I am not too crazy about my assignment board. I plan to change how it looks on Monday. Thank you Ms. Hester for your Kind Speech Posters. I downloaded these posters from her blog. . I am really trying to implement Accountable Talk into my classroom. The TN Core training first introduced me to the topic but a co-worker recently...
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