Monthly Archives: March 2010
Change in Grading Scale for P.G. County
At the start of the third quarter, 2010, the controversial grading policy for Prince George’s County Schools changed. No longer is a 50% the lowest possible grade a student can receive as it was at the beginning of the school … Continue reading
Teach Short Vowel Sounds
Here are some ideas for teachers to teach the short vowel sounds: Use Motions to Teach Short Vowel Sounds: Use the same motions for the short vowels: /a/ is finger under the nose getting ready to sneeze=aachoo, /e/ is making … Continue reading
Teacher Appreciation Week at Barnes and Noble
Visit Barnes and Nobel during April 10-17 for teacher appreciation week. Teachers, including homeschool parents, can receive 25% off purchases, with 10% off DVDs and CDs. All that is required is an educator discount card, obtained for free with a … Continue reading
Mom, Sit Here!
With the weather warming up, parents should be making a point to get children outside every day. The fresh air and sunshine are invaluable to keeping children healthy. In fact, time spent outside has even been shown to improve ADHD … Continue reading
Top Two Reasons Teachers Enjoy Teaching
I recently conducted a survey of teachers to find out what they enjoyed the most about teaching. The results were not surprising, but for those who are considering becoming a teacher or trying to remember why you became a teacher … Continue reading
