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2009-2010 is my twelfth year teaching. For the first two years, I taught a ninth grade resource room. After that, I moved to a middle school resource room in a different district. After two years at this new job, I was offered the opportunity to teach in a

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Bed time for toddlers: 1 of 18
Establishing a routine before bedtime is very important for a toddler. It makes this time of day less stressful for both the child and the parents. It is never too late to start a routine and you will be thankful that you have. Being consistent about each step is important for a successful bedtime routine.Try to put a toddler... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Tips for helping your child with homework: 4 of 29
Helping a child with homework can be stressful for both the child and the parent. As children get older, the issue becomes more and more stressful. With so much emphasis being placed on testing, it seems that children get more homework and that homework starts much sooner. In order to help everyone get through the school year... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes The symptoms of diabetes: 1 of 7
A serious disease that medication can help control, millions of Americans are not aware that they are suffering with diabetes. Often diagnosed later because many of the symptoms seem to be harmless, an early diagnosis decreases the chances of developing complications related to this disease. While each of these symptoms alone... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) The best websites to order school supplies: 1 of 7
Teachers are forced to buy more and more school supplies out of pocket. Parents are also required to buy more each year. But big box stores are not always the best places to go. There are excellent sites on the Internet to order school supplies from. Here are five recommendations.www.amazon.comAmazon sells more than just book... More..
Home & Garden > Houseplants Growing African violets: 2 of 11
My home is full of African violets. I think they are one of the easiest and most beautiful houseplants to grow. African violets are easy to find in stores and inexpensive to buy. Anyone can grow them following these simple tips.Pots: When you bring a violet home, be sure to plant it into a new pot. The pots they come in from ... More..
Education > Special Education Why art is good for children in special education: 1 of 4
Budget cuts continue to affect schools every year. Art is a program that is often the first to be cut. This is unfortunate for not only students in general education, but those receiving special education services as well. Here are five ways that art programs can assist students in special education, no matter the age. Expre... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes How not to manage your diabetes: 2 of 7
Diabetes is a disease that is quickly reaching epidemic proportions in this country. Whether diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, this serious disease needs to be taken care of properly. Despite the fact that complications can arise quickly, many patients do not manage this disease as they should. Here are five things th... More..
Education > Special Education What every special education teacher needs to know: 4 of 13
Despite what many people think, teaching is not an easy profession and special education teachers face unique challenges. The best college programs in the world do not tell special education teachers everything that they will face in a given day or school year. Here are ten things that every special education teacher should b... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) How to donate school supplies to a classroom in need: 3 of 9
As the economy continues to struggle and people use every penny they have to put food on the table, more and more families struggle each year to buy school supplies. Kids and teens want the latest gadgets to keep up with their friends, and these gadgets are typically not cheap. Meanwhile parents want to buy the fewest items a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History Crime and punishment in Colonial America: 1 of 3
While there were similar crimes in this country in its early years, the punishments were very different from what is seen today. Crimes that were considered very serious in colonial times would be ignored in much of our current society. In economies that thrived on agriculture, the stealing of pigs was considered a serious c... More..