Let’s face it, teaching is tough! If you are a teacher, you know that sometimes you say things in the classroom that you never anticipated saying. From “Ignore the dead scorpion on the floor” to “Don’t put the owl pellet near your mouth,” teachers say some unusual things. We asked teachers from across the country to tell us…
Kindergarten Math is Like Eating Chocolate
Some have likened teaching kindergarten to herding cats, but I’ve come to the recent conclusion that chocolate is by far the best analogy. Thanks to the 5 year old’s curiosity, unpredictable behavior, and encounters with math manipulatives; over the years all of those pattern blocks, rubber dinosaurs, and double sided counters have provided countless opportunities…
Classroom Capers – Funny Stories for Teachers
Teaching brings with it some laughable moments and our Really Good Teachers have no shortage of funny stories. So, sit back and enjoy a good laugh while reading stories that only teachers can truly appreciate. Alphabet Insight “My kindergarten class was learning about the letter “p”. As the students brainstormed a list of “p” words,…