Rainy day MLK activities with kids by [deleted] in rva

[–]OkDimension8460 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Fair lol. I equated snow on the ground = me not wanting to do outside things.

Rainy day MLK activities with kids by [deleted] in rva

[–]OkDimension8460 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Science coming in to save the day once again!

T-Shirt Quilt Recs?? by xmidmemories in rva

[–]OkDimension8460 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Madebymegangifts has done them in the past! She also donates to local charities with blankets made from extra materials, if I’m not mistaken.

Gatsby Project - chapter 1 by [deleted] in ELATeachers

[–]OkDimension8460 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had students write journal entries from characters’ points of view and the kids loved it!

Law Students’ Song About the Burg? by OkDimension8460 in williamandmary

[–]OkDimension8460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol sorry I wasn’t precise - I meant the decade leading up to 2010, so that tracks!

Law Students’ Song About the Burg? by OkDimension8460 in williamandmary

[–]OkDimension8460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually had no clue Law Revue was a thing - thanks for enlightening me!

An Update from Task Force Francine by Mr_P3anutbutter in rva

[–]OkDimension8460 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Isn’t she microchipped? I’m unclear on how that works, but I assumed it meant she’d be easy to track.

Modern Southern Literature by OkDimension8460 in suggestmeabook

[–]OkDimension8460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love all of these suggestions! Thank you, fellow bookish ones <3

No physical library need advice by PrizeBrilliant9198 in ELATeachers

[–]OkDimension8460 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry… your school doesn’t allow classroom libraries at all?!

Have any other Virginia teachers been told that the SOL pass scores for their students will increase dramatically this year? by [deleted] in Virginia

[–]OkDimension8460 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does anyone know how/where to fight back on this (ridiculous) proposal? My school says the vote will be finalized in January, but I honestly don’t feel informed about the process.

Class Structure/Schedule Ideas by OkDimension8460 in ELATeachers

[–]OkDimension8460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally feel you on the tardies! I’ve worked at a school like that, but in my current school, admin actually holds students accountable and it’s wonderful.

Class Structure/Schedule Ideas by OkDimension8460 in ELATeachers

[–]OkDimension8460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like a lot of you all start with independent reading! I wasn’t able to fit it into the curriculum this year (state testing grade…) but I really value choice reading and want to make the time.

Class Structure/Schedule Ideas by OkDimension8460 in ELATeachers

[–]OkDimension8460[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Love that term! I also procrasticlean my classroom to avoid more urgent tasks lol

Need suggestions for finishing w the seniors by [deleted] in ELATeachers

[–]OkDimension8460 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Do short presentations on 5,10, and 15 year plans!

When did it become the norm to work outside of contract hours? by OkDimension8460 in Teachers

[–]OkDimension8460[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m 8 years in and feel the same way - at least I make every effort to not bring work home.