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Red Ribbon Week: Alcohol, Vaping, Juuls in Today’s Schools

Post published:October 27, 2019
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Introduction Since it is Red Ribbon Week, I was reminded of a story sent to me last school year. This story will shock some, be no surprise to others, but hopefully will serve as a cautionary example of the students that sit in classrooms around the world. Teacher Submitted Story “I haven’t had any alcohol in like three months.” These words proudly proclaimed by a fourteen-year-old girl whose Juul I had confiscated from another student a short time earlier. As is normally the circumstance, when you bust one kid doing something wrong, they are typically not going to go down…

Caught with Pants Down: Where’s the TP?

Post published:March 31, 2019
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Every good classroom management plan has procedures for going to the restroom. There is no ONE answer. Whatever the procedure, it has to work for your classroom, school, and teaching personality. With all of that being said, sometimes you just have to “wing it.” A former colleague sent this funny story for each of you to enjoy. Little Susie raised her hand and asked if she could go to restroom,that “it was an emergency.” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that. My former colleague uses bathroom passes in her classroom management procedures. She informed the student…

A Teacher’s Valentine’s Day Surprise

Post published:February 17, 2019
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There are few sweeter things than receiving a gift from a young child who is only giving through the goodness and innocence of his or her heart. Valentine’s Day occurred this week, and many of you celebrated in your own ways. There are many who can recall vivid memories of Valentine’s during their childhood. Some of you may have even shared that special day with a teacher who you loved so much that you gave them a gift. While many teachers may remember their Valentine’s Day at school as: Others experienced things they will cherish forever. A small percentage experienced…

Funny Story: 100th Day of School

Post published:January 20, 2019
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Many schools across America celebrated (or will be soon) the 100th day of school. This is a classic school tradition that teachers use as teachable opportunities and lessons in a celebratory fashion to increase student engagement. Teachers create numerous lesson plans revolving around the one-hundred concept such as: Asking students to imagine themselves at 100 years oldResearching what life was like 100 years agoCounting 100 snacks, coins, or whatever interesting item a teacher can imagineDoing exercises in the counts of 100Dressing up as if students were 100 years old There are countless ways to incorporate the 100-day celebration into lessons,…