It’s spring but it’s not too late to offer your services in classrooms! Yes, I know, you may want to weed your garden, or go for a walk, or spend an hour with a friend over a lemonade, BUT… consider also spending an hour or two helping in a classroom or in a school office.… Read More »
Ever think about volunteering your talents in a neighborhood school? Great! Ever wonder what you have to contribute to that neighborhood school? Lots! Not everyone is a teacher at heart, but we all have worthwhile skills and talents we might share with students. Whether it’s for preschoolers or high school seniors, we all can step… Read More »
In Washington state we’re voting on limiting class size. As a teacher from the state, I didn’t realize how large our classes were in comparison to other states until I spoke with teachers when I was traveling. There are so many issues tied to large classes; some are the physicl constraints of the rooms, more… Read More »
YOU are the key. Whether you are the teacher, para educators or classrooms volunteer, you create a fantastic support system for everyone who sets foot in the room. Think of each new trained person as extra brain power, extra hands and extra possibilities to break down activities into smaller groups or the chance to create… Read More »
I remember my first day as a classroom assistant working in my own kids classrooms. I had a decade or more teaching experience, but I still felt shy and unsure of myself. What did the teachers want me to do? Where was I to work? How would the kids, and mine in particular, react to… Read More »