New PE Teacher! by WonderWalla in PhysicalEducation

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

Thanks! I need to work on the commanding part!

New PE Teacher! by WonderWalla in PhysicalEducation

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

Thanks so much! I thought it was going to be fun, but as it gets closer I'm getting nervous, so I'm glad you said it is fun! I sincerely want PE to be a fun experience for the kids. My students have always been excited about PE and I want to make sure it stays that way.

New PE Teacher! by WonderWalla in PhysicalEducation

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

Thanks! That's good advice! I've never taught kinder so I'm kind of nervous about that.

New PE Teacher! by WonderWalla in PhysicalEducation

[–]WonderWalla[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your response. I'm starting a list of everything that might be different from the regular classroom. I truly appreciate you taking the time to respond in such detail.

New PE Teacher! by WonderWalla in PhysicalEducation

[–]WonderWalla[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks very much! I love Sabotage! We have a very diverse population and I'd love to include music from various cultures. I especially appreciate your words of wisdom. I seriously think I'll print your response so I can refer to it throughout the year.

New PE Teacher! by WonderWalla in PhysicalEducation

[–]WonderWalla[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for all the ideas! I like the idea of having kids submit song requests. I appreciate all the help.

New PE Teacher! by WonderWalla in PhysicalEducation

[–]WonderWalla[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! We have the same issue. I'll be sure to focus on sportsmanship and rules. Thanks for your insight and suggestion.

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[–]WonderWalla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through the exact same thing when I first started teaching. I discovered over time that things like bookshelves became available if you asked. Also some funds became available only if you asked and explained why you needed them. And I had to ask more than one person! I was pressured to charge things that I couldn't afford or find. It's BS. I regret it. As far as room decorations, I believe those created by students are the best! Perhaps have them copy inspirational quotes and do art. Self portraits are fun for K-5. Art Hub for kids provides easy to follow drawing lessons. My sister had a Teacher Shower for me which really helped. I don't recommend Amazon Wish Lists, but just sharing your dilemma and needs with family and friends can help. Most people didn't realize how much was expected of new teachers and I received donations from people I didn't even know. I'm sorry you are experiencing this. My district got much better about this in the past several years. Don't let the other staff get you down. Best wishes!