My mother-in-law taught kindergarten for 39 years. She will tell you that the first 38 years were amazing, gratifying, fulfilling and fun but that last year was a challenge. There are a couple of reasons why that last year was a challenge for her but the reason that hits home for me is her battle with technology. During her last year of teaching...
In Digital Leadership Academy for CISD we have been asked to give ourselves a grade for the ISTE Standards for Coaches by using the NETS Profiency Rating I am my worst critic, I have found myself being extremely harsh when assessing myself, I believe that right now I have earned a D: Beginning . As I step into my new role as Elementary...
I always want to give my students something that they may potentially hold on to that is unique to them and they may want to use or display. Two years ago I stumbled upon this idea from The Polka Dotted Teacher. Two years ago I gave each student a similar handout (this one is from The Polka Dotted Teacher) that listed each student in the class and then they...
