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Do some days seem overwhelming with the amount of work you have along with the behavior that is taking place in the classroom? Sit back...count backwards from 10, and be thankful you have a job! Does that seem tough? Maybe. But we sometimes think that because we are teachers, that the work is not supposed to be difficult. I'm not sure where we came up with that idea. Work is work. Just because it is not manual labor, doesn't mean it is going to be easy. Your feet and back probably still hurt. The stress will most likely still be larger than life. But we can deal with it. Remember this...stress is normal. We just have to learn to deal with it. If you find that you are overworked, then perhaps you can stop by the deli, on the way home, to get dinner instead of cooking after a long day of work. Sit in the hot tub, if you have one. Get help in the classroom from parent volunteers...they might be able to copy papers for you. Buy teaching resources that can help you, ...

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I think it is important to teach math, science, social studies, reading and writing using real-world concepts. How many times have you heard, "Why is this important?" Students often want to know, when they will ever use that important concept you just taught. How do you make things "real" in the classroom? Well, I like to use games, webquests, and simulations. The following are some ways I make it "real:" Click Here to Find Out More Click Here for the Economics Package

When a teacher begins a position as a gifted and talented pull-out teacher, it can be overwhelming. That's why I decided to create products based on lessons I used, when I taught gifted education. I love teaching gifted students! They really keep us on our toes! It is not always easy to stay one step ahead. But with great planning, it is possible! Click Here for the Toothpick Bridge Unit Click Here for More Gifted Products!

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Teachers, have you ever had a student in your classroom who seems to raise his hand to answer every question, or ask very difficult to answer questions? Perhaps that student shows signs of having an incredible memory. But maybe, just maybe, he is the only student in your class that can't tie his own shoes. What is wrong with this student you may ask? Well, maybe there is nothing wrong. Perhaps he is gifted. Giftedness can be many things, but often the student has asynchronous development. Shoe tying may not be as important to him as a mathematical concept. Therefore, he is not interested in learning to tie his shoes. At some point, however, he will see the need to learn how to tie shoes, and he will learn it with ease. From my experience, the students who are gifted underachievers are often overlooked by the school system. They are not "teacher- pleasers", but have skyrocket test scores. It is very crucial these students get encouragement to perform their best...

I think every teacher can use a free printable. So here is one for you! It is great to use as a review for students counting to 120. Students can follow directions, find the mystery picture, and then write about it. Click here for this free product!