tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86841868862023557422024-03-14T13:40:25.676-04:00Classroom Activities: Social Studies, Reading, Writing, and More!Fun Teacher Blog with printable teacher resources listed on Teachers Pay Teachers, Shop my downloadable resources, including my best selling 4th Grade Social Studies - US History for KidsMolly from www.ClassroomConfections.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02945247991434202687noreply@blogger.comBlogger184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684186886202355742.post-85279271712961124112023-04-19T10:10:00.006-04:002023-04-22T18:04:05.804-04:00Free Printable Multiplication Chart (0-12)<div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Print Monthly Multiplication Charts</h1><h2 style="text-align: center;">Downloadable Basic Multiplication Facts</h2><p style="text-align: left;">Multiplication charts or tables are a valuable tool in the classroom for teaching and reinforcing multiplication skills. They benefit second, third, and fourth-grade students when introducing or reinforcing basic multiplication facts. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdfQUTmNO_fWA6JgHTUAQpimflI0EPqyEN_XzYG0q-VsjoxIGrH33GS544BhXaR2tUEOw5r3vIO3bF6VcKA_Iz9sGVa02FJq1PuQTaYDycmYyt3yIcC-iK0Wid2X064okD-AZIaXkhv3af4AtgS_A2skrc3XzYHPMr7lB8Yo7dMngKbpN9CvxsYw7C7g/s637/printable%20multiplication%20chart%20table.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="printable multiplication charts" border="0" data-original-height="637" data-original-width="423" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdfQUTmNO_fWA6JgHTUAQpimflI0EPqyEN_XzYG0q-VsjoxIGrH33GS544BhXaR2tUEOw5r3vIO3bF6VcKA_Iz9sGVa02FJq1PuQTaYDycmYyt3yIcC-iK0Wid2X064okD-AZIaXkhv3af4AtgS_A2skrc3XzYHPMr7lB8Yo7dMngKbpN9CvxsYw7C7g/w266-h400/printable%20multiplication%20chart%20table.JPG" title="Monthly Multiplication Charts to Print" width="266" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">These printable tables provide a visual representation of the multiplication facts, making it easier for students to understand and memorize them. Teachers can use the chart to demonstrate how multiplication works, and students can use it to practice their multiplication facts. Using a multiplication chart or table allows students to quickly and easily find the answers to multiplication problems, which can help build their confidence and improve their overall math skills. Use the chart to differentiate instruction for students who may struggle with multiplication. These charts can be helpful if your students are playing a multiplication math game and need to check answers. They are also perfect for sending home and having parents quiz students on the facts. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Each month has a table with a fun themed picture, so there are plenty of choices to send home throughout the school year. Kids will love coloring the image too. You will indeed find these multiplication charts as a handy tool in your classroom.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bI8xiVlWCS3bXEEUWMX9papNmGFmGG50/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> CLICK HERE : PRINTABLE MULTIPLICTION CHARTS </a></h3><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHTkCOs-DsLNVsB36iwVg5ti5qvwKFPIrQF0wspburprCnmqCWDiTEc7hdFqKHkr3C9lRr40yC59Tj6a3Zf8RgVMhhito2Y5zObWHKetPq9ha-ndfIm6etVDAUS_iNOccC21Nf8ghi-bSZ/s320/mollysignature.png" /></div>Molly from www.ClassroomConfections.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02945247991434202687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684186886202355742.post-43665783341287794802022-09-28T11:58:00.007-04:002023-04-22T18:08:35.267-04:00Printable Word Searches for Teachers in the Classroom<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">The benefits of <b><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Word-Search-BUNDLE-Early-Finishers-Activities-Morning-Work-4th-5th-Grade-2242512?utm_source=Blog%20Post&utm_campaign=WS%20Use%20in%20the%20Classroom" target="_blank">word search puzzles</a></b> are vast. They improve things, such as cognitive function, help with memory, and increase vocabulary and spelling.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Word search puzzles are a great way to improve cognitive function. The puzzles require focus and concentration, and completing them can help keep the mind sharp. Completing word search puzzles also helps keep the memory strong.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Word search puzzles can also help increase vocabulary. The puzzles might require looking up words in a dictionary, which can help improve vocabulary skills.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">They can also help improve spelling skills. Students have to look for the letters in the correct order to find the words. The more a child practices, the better they will become at finding correctly spelled words quickly.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Puzzles can provide stress relief. They can help kids focus their minds and block out distractions. 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One way is to use them as a warm-up activity. Have students complete a word search puzzle before starting a lesson to get them thinking about words. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Another way to use word search puzzles is to review vocabulary words. Have students complete a word search puzzle that includes the vocabulary words you are studying. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You can also use word search puzzles to review spelling words. A word search puzzle is a great way to learn how to spell because students have to find the words spelled correctly. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Finally, you can use word search puzzles as a test review. Have students complete a word search puzzle that includes the words they will see on the test.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Teachers can incorporate word searches in the following ways:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>morning work</li><li>holiday celebrations</li><li>early finisher activities</li><li>homework</li><li>substitute activity</li><li>indoor recess</li><li>introduce a lesson</li><li>review important vocabulary</li><li>practice spelling</li><li>calm students</li><li>partner work</li><li>so many more</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHTkCOs-DsLNVsB36iwVg5ti5qvwKFPIrQF0wspburprCnmqCWDiTEc7hdFqKHkr3C9lRr40yC59Tj6a3Zf8RgVMhhito2Y5zObWHKetPq9ha-ndfIm6etVDAUS_iNOccC21Nf8ghi-bSZ/s320/mollysignature.png" /></div>Molly from www.ClassroomConfections.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02945247991434202687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684186886202355742.post-1474217405782114082018-02-16T07:33:00.007-05:002023-04-22T18:07:50.398-04:00School Shootings: What has happened to our safe schools?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
What has happened to our safe schools?
The term 'active shooter in school' is becoming all too familiar. It's heart breaking and gut wrenching. I simply can't imagine what these latest parents are going through, or what the parents before them went through, or even the ones before that. I don’t even want to ponder what the children went though. Children who died at the location where they were required to be. Children who died while laughing, learning, and just being a kid. It brings tears. Our children’s safe place is being stolen away, one shot at a time. Teachers are being robbed of a safe work environment, one shot at a time.A parent’s sense of security is being stripped away, one shot at a time.<br />
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It’s all unfathomable. Unimaginable. Unthinkable. To fix a problem though, we must face the problem. We shouldn't tiptoe around it, only talk about it for a fleeting moment, and then move on. It's a vicious pattern that keeps repeating itself. It has become a cycle of catastrophe.
I don’t know the answer though. I do know this is big. It’s bigger than me. It's bigger than you. It’s bigger than any single person.<br />
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I might not know the answer, but I can assure you that it's something I think about. After all, I'm a teacher. I'm married to a teacher. I have children in school. My family is positioned in five different schools on any given day.<br />
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This is a national epidemic. The news reports state that we have had 18 shootings in schools within the first two months of 2018. EIGHTEEN. They stretch across the country, and no one is immune. It's becoming common place. Shootings in our schools are happening so often that we don’t question if it will happen again, we wonder when it will happen. It’s a brokenness that has become the breaking news on far too many occasions.<br />
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Cafeterias were once seen as dining and gathering places, not as a vulnerable large crowd. Classroom doors once remained open and learning could be heard. Fire alarms once signaled smoke, but now they instill fear and make you question if it's legit. Calculating how to create chaos was the latest choice plan. With the simple sound of something our children had been trained to respond to. Kids didn't flee to safety. They walked right into the fire. Gunfire!<br />
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There was a time when teachers, students, and parents thought such tragedies could only happen in other communities. We are quickly realizing that no one is immune to this latest national terror. And it is national. We can't deny it. One look at a map of the 18 latest schools proves just that.
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When I imagine school, I think of a bright and happy place, full of learning and fun. We as educators work hard to maintain that feeling of hope and success. It's what we do. It saddens me to think that children, even high school kids, are gradually being robbed of feeling that school is a safe place. Yes, we as educators are there to try and counteract that fear by making it a warm and inviting place to be. We don't dwell on the worry, but I can assure you, it's in the back of our minds. We plan, engage, and strive to make the classroom a place students want to come to each day. What we have to realize though, is the harm being done to the psyche of our school children and even to our teachers. Our once open doors are now key padded entries. You can't help but think about the tragedies each time you place your key in the lock. And now, after the latest. I can assure you that I, and many others, will think of these 17 deaths each time the fire alarm sounds in our schools.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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When solutions are talked about, it tends to become political and sometimes heated. We can talk about gun control, about better mental healthcare, about metal detectors on all doors in schools and so much more. But in the end, this is about solutions and saving lives. It's about salvaging our safe schools.<br />
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This is big though. Big problems need big solutions; bigger than one school, one community, and even one state. What is the answer? Possibly we need more counselors in schools. Perhaps we do need better mental health care. Is it conceivable to put metal detectors on all entries to all schools? Would safe-school government funding provide resources and personal needed? Will it take an act of Congress?<br />
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As I ponder the question about what can be done, I realize this is a complicated issue. Safe guarding entries to high schools seems to be far more difficult than at the elementary level.
For me personally, I feel quite safe where I work. All doors are locked at all times. It's a step in the right direction. But I also know that not all systems have that safe guard in place. Funding and priorities can throw up a roadblock.<br />
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For now, I feel that we as a nation need to remain vigilant in seeking solutions. We need to work towards ending the cycle of praying, debating, and moving on until a short time passes.... moving on until we tune in yet again to the latest breaking news of "active shooter in school".
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Let's face it.... teaching Georgia 4th grade social studies means you have lots of material to cover. I'm sure it's not just Georgia though, as I know all states require lots of US History to be taught in upper elementary. After teaching for more than a decade, I kept thinking there had to be a better way to get the standards covered in the time allotted. Over the last three years, I have spent hours upon hours researching and writing passages that I thought would benefit students in third, fourth, and fifth grades. My <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/4th-Grade-Social-Studies-5th-Grade-Social-Studies-US-History-MEGA-Bundle-1934666" target="_blank">social studies interactive notebooks</a> have been a top 100 seller on the 3-5 product list for a few years on Teachers Pay Teachers. They are teacher tested and kid approved, and they have over a thousand positive comments showing just that. I would love for you to take the time to visit my store and read them. My 4th grade social studies passages and activities have been in my Teachers Pay Teachers store for the last couple of years, and I keep adding materials when I get new ideas. The Georgia social studies standards have recently been revised, and the changes will be implemented starting with the 2017-2018 school year. To make things easier for those that use my activities (or those thinking about using them), I have taken the <b>Georgia 4th grade social studies</b> standards and put them on a table that lists the standards along with the passages and activities I have created to go along with those standards. I think you will find it's an easy format to use. The download below is free, and when you opt in, the table presenting the information will be emailed to you. Enjoy!<br />
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Have a successful back to school night! As
summer is just getting under way, I am already thinking ahead to the next back
to school night. Gathering ideas and making preparations in the summer is a
great idea, because things can get a tad hectic for teachers once school
begins. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Night-All-About-Me-Meet-the-Teacher-Parent-Handbook-More-2584790" target="_blank">Back to school night</a> is a time when you get to make an impression. Of
course, it’s a time to share about the curriculum, the rules, and the
procedures with the parents, but all eyes will be on you as you present the
information. Being organized is a key factor in helping make the night a
success. In order to help you have a
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and images, but they do not have titles. You will want to read the slide titles
below to make sure they will work for you.
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of the page. There is also a matching solid colored background. Many of the
images included are 'real' items, such as a photo of shoes for the dress code
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✰snacks/lunch<br />
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✰nurse/medicine<br />
✰birthday
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✰supplies<br />
✰homework<br />
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✰volunteers<br />
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<b>Meet
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parents want to meet the teacher. They want all
the details about your education, your likes, and more. This one-page (printed
front and back) booklet-type parent newsletter template is the perfect way to
share all about you. It's different from a standard letter you might write.
This is suitable for passing out on meet-the-teacher day, open house,
curriculum night, or whenever you feel is appropriate. I absolutely love how
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school is such an exciting time for the teacher and kids. All students are
excited to meet their new teacher and find out their personality, their likes,
favorites, and so on. There is so much they want to know but they are too
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The great part about this activity is it will make a very cute display outside
your classroom for back to school night. In addition,
it could also be used as a bulletin board display. An added bonus is that when
you are finished displaying the All About Me backpacks, they can be glued into
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<span style="text-align: left;">Do you ever have parents say things like, "But I didn't know my child was going to have a test on the American Revolution" or "But I wasn't aware there was an upcoming field trip." That's right! I have had parents in the past say things like that, and my response is always, "I'm so sorry, but it was in the class newsletter." </span><span style="text-align: left;"> With that said, I have taken some steps over the years to help parents be aware of the fact that a newsletter is being sent home. In addition, I try to help them realize how important it is to read the information. When sending a newsletter, it is important to choose a method that works for you and be consistent. </span></center>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Go Digital</u> </b>- In a day of desktops and iPhones, a digital file can be a highly desirable means for receiving a <b>classroom newsletter</b>. Parents are on the go! With a digital file they can open the attached newsletter any place they have access to email. Clearly mark the subject line of the email with 'important classroom newsletter', so it reminds parents to take time to read.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Paper can be a Plus</u></b> - Parents might be able to read the digital file on the go, but they don't always have access to a printer. The newsletter might be read by the parents, but the information might also be forgotten. With a paper copy, parents can stick it on the refrigerator or hang it on a bulletin board. Having it visible gives daily reminders of upcoming tests, curriculum being studied, or events happening in the near future. </span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Digital and Paper</u></b> - I prefer to send both digital and paper classroom newsletters. You know the saying, '<i>two is better than one'</i>. Well, using two methods of sending home the newsletter increases the chances parents will read it and stay informed. I have found it is worth my time to attach it in an email, as well as send it home in a weekly folder.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Link Up the News</u> </b>- Another way to keep parents informed is to save the newsletter and upload it as a Google document. Add a link to the document on your class website. Parents can then reread the newsletters any time they want. They can also print a second copy if they lost the first one. It's convenient for parents, because they have access to all newsletters throughout the year. With this method, there is no excuse for not knowing what's happening. </span></li>
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<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Editable-Classroom-Newsletter-Templates-2569163" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">For my FUN Doodle Style Newsletter Templates, click HERE.</span></a></div>
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<li><span style="text-align: left;">If paper is what you choose, let parents know from the get-go that a paper newsletter will be coming home. Meet-the-teacher day is a great time to let parents know you will be sending home a weekly or monthly classroom newsletter. You might even want to have an 'introduction to the newsletter' example on hand to share. This allows parents an opportunity to see it and become familiar with it from day one. They will recognize the newsletter when they see it in their child's school folder. They won't mistake it for something random they can dismiss. If you can't share an example newsletter when you first meet the parents, curriculum night is a great time too. You can hold up an example and tell them what to expect. </span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Send the newsletter home the same day each week, such as in the students' weekly folders on a Friday or Monday. Consistency is important.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Try to use the same <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Editable-Classroom-Newsletter-Templates-2569163" target="_blank">newsletter template</a> format each time you send it home. It creates uniformity, so parents know what to look for. You can change the images or background on the newsletter, but keep the information in the same locations. They will know right where to look on the sheet for upcoming tests and important events. </span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;">Print the newsletter on bright paper. If the parents are financially able to make donations, ask them to donate a pack of colored copy paper at the beginning of the year. You can change the color each week while keeping the format the same. It will stand out in the weekly folder among all of the school work. You could also choose one particular color. For example, parents would know the pink paper is the newsletter. </span></li>
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I started off by having a Christmas bag filled with goodies. In the bag was a picture of a period and a question mark. I also had a gift box, a small Santa, and some garland. As a preview to the book, I pulled items out of my bag one at a time. <span style="text-align: left;">I first told them we were going to read a book about how to catch Santa, and that's when I pulled Santa out of the bag. He got to sit by me while I read. </span>I then pulled the picture of the period out and we reviewed what it was and where it goes in a sentence. I explained that while I was reading, they needed to think about something they would like to tell Santa. I pulled the question mark out and we discussed when and where we use a question mark. I told them they would be coming up with a question they would like to ask Santa. A gift box came out next and we talked about how Santa gives us gifts, but what if we gave him a gift, what might we like to give him? Last, I pulled out my garland and we discussed the name of the book being <u><b>How to Catch Santa</b></u>, and would garland work to catch him? By this time, they were eager to hear the story.</center>
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The story covers all of those topics above. It focuses on being prepared if you do catch Santa. Being prepared means you aren't going to have much time once you catch him, so you need to know one question to ask him, one thing to tell him, a gift you would give him, and of course you need to know what your plan is to catch him. It's a fun story that sparks the kids' imagination.</center>
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If you choose to do this activity with your class, here is a follow up activity where students can write down their answers to the topics mentioned above. You can get the activity by clicking the link below.</center>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-to-Catch-Santa-2250233">How to Catch Santa Activity-Click HERE</a></span></b></center>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">In the case of school teachers,
their merit could soon determine their pay.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">But, how do you determine a
teacher’s merit?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">Who gets to determine the value
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">Who gets to decide their
individual worth?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">The reality is, no one in
particular will determine the teacher’s worth.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">The truth is, circumstances will
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">Circumstances that change from
year to year will decide if a teacher is valuable.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">Whose circumstances affect the
teacher’s pay?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">The students that are placed in
that teacher’s classroom.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">Every year it’s a new set of
circumstances.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">That’s right. I guess the teacher
could be valuable one year and worth significantly less the next.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">It really depends on the
circumstances.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">A teacher’s merit won’t be
determined by the hours she works.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">It won’t be determined by her
degrees.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">It won’t be determined by the
extra tutoring sessions after school.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">It won’t be determined by the
supplies she purchased with her own money.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">It won’t be determined by the
trainings she attended twice a week after school.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">It won’t be determined by the
hours spent re-teaching a concept to the same child day after day.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">It won’t be determined by the
phone calls home and conferences she tried to schedule.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">It won’t be determined by her
sleepless nights wondering how to help a child.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">It won’t be determined by the
highly focused lessons she planned and taught each day.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">It won’t be determined by her
twenty years of successful teaching.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">It won’t be determined by winning
Teacher of the Year two times in those twenty years.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">Really?.....not even Teacher of
the Year?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">Titles mean nothing when it comes
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">She has a new set of challenges
this year. The village she needs in order to help the students is nowhere to be
found.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">Her students are well below grade
level.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">Some are abused.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">Some are hungry.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">Some spend their evenings
babysitting younger siblings. They fall asleep to the TV at midnight.<br />
Some sleep in hotels. Others sleep in
cars.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">Remember that word….
Circumstances.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">No food, no parental involvement,
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">No love, no dedication, no care.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;"> Their clothing is too small and their hair
isn’t brushed.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">These circumstances will
determine the teacher’s pay.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">Politicians say her students
should leave her class reading on grade level.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">The reality is… they came to her
not reading at all. Some have never had
a story read to them at home.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">The politicians say her students
should leave her class writing a two page story.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: bold;">The reality is… they came to her
not writing their name. One child didn’t even know his name.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "abigail"; font-size: 32.0pt; font-weight: bold;">Circumstances are no way to
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I love teacher blogs. I love reading about teachers' classrooms and all of the great ideas teachers have. With that said though, I also LOVE getting a glimpse inside their personal lives. You know, it doesn't have to be much..... maybe their favorite food, an activity they did with their own kids, that hot new car they just bought, or whatever! It's just fun to see the person behind the blog. It makes things real for me. It's a human connection and not just a teacher connection.</div>
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And, because I love gaining insight into people's lives.... <i>no, not the stalking kind of insight :-)</i>, just fun little tidbits of info, this link-up has been born. It's called "My Personal Side", and it will allow teachers to share a little about themselves based on the topic given. I am not quite sure about the schedule of things yet, but there will be lots of upcoming topics.</div>
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This first link up is sharing something we all use every day... a cup, a mug, a favorite drink! I have a favorite mug that has a positive message, and it's one that goes hand in hand with my TpT. It has a quote from Steve Jobs on it that says, "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." I love designing classroom materials so much that it simply doesn't seem like work at all. When I read this message, it reminds me that life is short, so find and do something that you love. It's a daily reminder.</div>
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What will you find me drinking in my mug? I like to drink coffee in the mornings, typically it is Krispy Creme brand and I can find it at Kroger. I add milk and Splenda. It's a perfect way to start my day. During the day, I love Diet Coke. Is it bad that I stop at Sonic almost every day for a large Diet Coke. Happy Hour is my favorite because it's half price... Cheers!</div>
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If you are looking for a <b>Valentine bag idea </b>for upper elementary, I made this fun bag activity, and it can be found in my TpT store. It lets students share a little about themselves, and it also has a book report sheet the kids fill out and glue to the back. They get to share about a book they LOVE. After they bring it to school and present to the class, they get to fill it with all of the Valentine cards their friends brought them. Even big kids love Valentine's Day activities. It's one of my favorite days of the school year. :-)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Bag-1684545" target="_blank">Valentine's Day Bag Activity HERE</a> </span></div>
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almost like I haven’t really accomplished much at all. This can apply to goals in teaching, fitness,
family, whatever. Sometimes with my goal
setting, I aim high, usually looking too far into the future, which can be a real
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My big-picture goal may be to lose 20 pounds, but my baby-step goal for
today may be that I just need to make sure I walk for 30 minutes. Another big-picture goal may be to have all
students in my class reading on grade level by the end of the year, but my
baby-step goal for today may be to implement a strategy to help Johnny learn
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goal setting as a teacher, I think about all of the grand goals I have set over the years. The
reality of it is, someone else usually set those lofty goals for me, which is why I
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my students will score on-grade-level in math. Those goals are fine and dandy,
but they are so long term, so ‘big picture’. They seem so out of reach, especially if you are a 4th grade teacher and you have kids reading on a first grade level. Because
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sense of accomplishment, especially as a teacher. Teaching can be overwhelming,
stressful, and many days we can leave feeling like we worked our tails off, and we barely feel one step closer to meeting the big-picture goal. </span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The problem is, you can’t see and appreciate the present because you are so focused on
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the goal, and stick it with the plans for that day. On Tuesday, maybe you want to set a baby-step
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low readers. That baby-step goal is
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will have met 5 great goals. By at the
end of the month, you will have met about 25 goals. At the end of the year, you
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">OH! and here is something else wonderful about this little goal setting activity. If you get to then end of the year and you don't have 100% of your kids on grade level (after all, you knew they set an unrealistic goal for you to begin with)..... you will be able to see 180 goals you did accomplish. Don't feel defeated. Feel proud!!</span><br />
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<span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif">Actually, I didn't even know yesterday was the first day of Fall until my 4 year old informed me. That's right! My preschooler.</span><span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif" style="text-align: left;">It went something like this...</span><span face="'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif" style="text-align: left;"> </span></center>
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<span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif">In case you are wondering...no fire! I know...<i> bad mommy</i>! </span><span face="'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif" style="text-align: left;">We ended up having a good conversation about the temperature and how it really was not a good time to build a fire, and he was okay with that. Soon though!! He is an understanding little guy.</span></center>
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Molly from www.ClassroomConfections.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02945247991434202687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684186886202355742.post-43772063631229098492014-07-17T22:22:00.002-04:002023-04-22T18:10:43.304-04:00Teacher Burnout<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Although I have been in the classroom for nearly twenty years, it has been the last ten years or so where <b>teacher burnout</b> has become so prevalent. It's a sa<span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">d reality that great teachers all over the country are leaving teaching, or even the fiel</span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">d of</span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">education, to never return. We all see the open letters floating aroun</span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">d the Internet from teachers exiting the classroom. It's their way of saying why they simply can't </span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">do it any longer. </span></span></center>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">The start to a new school year is a great time to give yourself a little remin</span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">der that teachers are not Superheroes. Even though we are pushe</span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">d into Superhero expectations, we are not. So, take a breather, enjoy my little vi</span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">deo, an</span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">d start your new year knowing that you are not alone when you feel overwhelme</span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">d. Remember to take a moment for yourself when you nee</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">d it. </span></span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There were so many things I learne<span style="text-align: left;">d or <i>confirme</i></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><i>d </i>in Vegas</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. “A tpt cha-ching is better than a slot
machine!” (lost $3 but
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That was the comment my husband made when I was like, “Crap! And people bet thousands and
lose!!” I was sa</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">d at 3 bucks!! </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> For those that buy from me... thank you for helping to support me an</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">d my family. You are appreciate</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">d!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. I’m not the only one that has gained
TpT
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exercise and
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. OMG....The Venetian is beautiful, but Italian music is not for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. YES!!
I finally got to meet so many absolutely wonderful
teachers. I have been talking to many of the teachers online
for years
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it was the coolest thing to see the non-virtual version. The tips I learne</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">d at the seminars were very much appreciate</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">d.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. My shy (somewhat introverted) self wanted to
walk away from the large
crowds of people, but I overcame that and I’m
glad I did. A glass of sparkly red helps.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. Actually, this wasn't just learned,
but it was confirmed. Joining TpT five years ago was spot on. I thought it was brilliant then. I <i>KNOW </i>it is brilliant now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">7. Okay, this was learne</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">d going to an</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">d from the conferences, but none the less.... I confirme</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">d</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> I </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">don’t want to be an airline </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">flight
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">attendant.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I mean, really!!</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Who in their right </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">mind
likes to sit for four </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">hours
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">beside</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">a</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2x2
foot </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">bathroom
being </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">used
by </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">a </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">hundred
or more people.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I appreciate them, for
sure.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Just</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">don’t
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">8. Oh, when someone hands you a "two for the price of one" coupon in Vegas …………um, …. Well, ….yeah.... it's not your typical BOGO offer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">9. The team at TpT is
just as wonderful
in person as they are online. I mean,
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">10. For ten, I will focus on 10. I can not wait to see where TpT is
in 10 years. Totally can't wait! The teachers’ lives being
changed,
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students’
lives being
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I am going to go so far as to say changing the world!!
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I thought with <b>Earth Day</b> right around the corner, I would share an idea that goes along with that topic; reusing items, or giving items a new purpose. How cool are these re-purposed box <b>bookmarks </b>pictured below! All you have to do is take any colorful cardboard box, such as popular cereal boxes, Little Debbie boxes, Pop Tart boxes.... use whatever durable box you want that you think will grab students' attention. Then cut the box into <b>bookmark </b>sized pieces. Use your hole punch to punch a hole in the top. Run some yarn, ribbon, or cross-stitch thread through the top to make a tassel, <i>and there you go</i>.....</center>
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To celebrate <b>Earth Day</b>, why not have your students bring in the front and back of their favorite cereal box or other treat box. By doing that, the parents will have already helped with the time consuming cutting part of trimming off the excess cardboard. You can then take the flat pieces to your paper cutter and trim the large box pieces into bookmark sized pieces. How easy! When you are finished, you will have hundreds of the cutest <b>bookmarks </b>that kids will enjoy using. </center>
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