Hey....I am venting....really I want to scream, and then come to my senses and share some links I found for free....you know stuff for teachers. That is really what this post is about. Freebies......
Besides....WOW!!...I guess I am not setting a good example if I start drinking, but it is true that not having what I need just SUCKS!!... okay really in some ways I am not surprised. I was warned that becoming a teacher would be the hardest job I would ever have and love.....well something like that. It rhymed the first time I heard it....
Hey, I suffer from a lack of resources, a lack of support, NO MONEY, crazy expectations, long work hours, and in the middle of all this chaos I am expected to teach my kids you know STUFF!!!....
I was reading one of my favorite blogs and I ran across one about a teacher who decided he had, had enough and was leaving his budget strapped school of little means for better pastures, a larger school with way more resources, and lots of perks...not necessarily more money just a nicer campus with computers in every classroom, smartboards, and most important perk....like LOTS AND LOTS OF CLEAN BATHROOMS. I will give the janitor credit at my school. He does keep our bathrooms clean...he just can't multiply them for us. I want MORE...hate standing in line.
I hear teachers moan and complain a lot and you know what, many of those complaints are valid. This job is really hard to explain. I wouldn't trade it for the world. I have never felt better doing what I do, but I hate it because I am expected to do so much with so little. I guess you really have to love children. Even with all the setbacks I keep getting up in the morning and going back for more. Besides the best part at my small school of little means...there are these faces...these little faces. They may not go to the school with perks, but they need teachers too...so if it is all the same I think I might stick this out....well maybe just a little longer. After all in this economy having a job is a blessing not to be taken for granted.
The state budget crisis in California has a lot of teachers really scared. Many of us have unanswered questions about whether or not we will have jobs tomorrow, and regarding this stimulus package how is it really going to help education? I mean is there going to be enough oversite, too much oversite, will the money get tied up in School District red tape? What I do know is that I have my students to worry about right now. Plus it takes my mind off things if I concentrate on teaching. For my kids I am willing to take the good with the bad.
I added some stuff below I wanted to share. I am always looking for a shoulder, support, and free stuff for my classroom. I have found some really wonderful sites with free curriculum online and I thought I might create a post putting some of the best links I have found in one place.
These are free resources so enjoy....I have found some really good uses for these links. I had a hard time deciding which is best...but I did narrow it down to my favorites. There are more out there, but these jewels below are more than enough to get started
1. This one is probably one of my favorites Discovery Education. My school district pays for memberships for our teachers for this site, but on your own you have the option of either a paid or free membership that is worth looking into http://discoveryeducation.com/
2. This one is soo cute. For me it is right up there with Discovery Education, and it is one of my favorites The Busy Teacher Cafe for K through 6 http://www.busyteacherscafe.com/index.htm
3. ABC Teach offers free and a paid membership too http://abcteach.com/
4. This is a gateway to hundreds of teacher sites, free printables, free curriculum, etc. Site for Teachers
5. Education World really is the educators best friend. http://www.education-world.com/
There have been some days I wanted to bang my head on the wall...but I found conversations at the sites below motivating
6. I really like this one Pro Teacher Community at http://www.proteacher.net/
7. The Teachers.Net is a great resource that leads to more resources too http://teachers.net/
8. A to Z Teacher Stuff is a good place to share an learn from other educators http://forums.atozteacherstuff.com/
You know I could go on, but these are great references and starting points for anyone looking for curriculum and place to vent, share funny stories, or get assistance finding resources you need for your classroom; ENJOY!!....
6 comments:
I'm not a teacher, but am always mystified how "they" expect teacher to teach, effectively, with little or no support, budget, resources. I have so much respect for all of you always giving it your all and giving it all to your students!
Blogs are so informative where we get lots of information on any topic. Nice job keep it up!!
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Hi, I am up at 3:40 AM b/c I can't sleep from the stress of being a special ed teacher. I'm 54 yrs. old and still doing this nightmare of a 'career' if it can be called that..it's more like combat!! I have students who are classified LD, but ACT ED. I haven't been given ANY $$$ in yrs. and no reading series, but I'm expected to get these kids to pass NYS exams!!!! I'm ready to walk and throw away an entire pension!!!!
I know working in special education can be stressful. It's dissappointing to hear that NYC has such strenuous requirements for LD students. IDEA allows us to administer alternative assessments and in addition in California we currently are not put under as much pressure regarding test scores, as are some of the general education teachers who often use those scores to show grade level competency are. With special education students oftentimes their LD makes access for them difficult. I am sorry to hear of your fustrations. I love what I do, but I also know what it is like to have a job your not happy with. I was very unhappy the last 10 years I worked in healthcare. Today I couldn't see me doing anything else, and although I am working on a general education credential I can see me remaining in special education for many more years to come. If you don't have one currently, have you considered going back to school for your Master's? You can teach adult learners. That may be a nice change rather than throwing away your pension. Kind Regards.
I love your blog so much, and there are just some differences with others'. Hope there will be more wonderful things in your blog. Happy every day!
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Here's another great resource for ESL and EFL busy teachers where you can find free printable worksheets. Enjoy!
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